The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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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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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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