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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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    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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