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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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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