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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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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