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    Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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