Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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There's a Mumbai-based pizzeria that now delivers pizza by drone.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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