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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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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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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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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