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    First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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    The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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