The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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