Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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