Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
21
Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
250
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.
2
Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
56
UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
2
Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
-5
A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
-4
If a car is travelling at 55 miles per hour it will travel 56 feet before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.
25