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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    A small airplane can fly backwards.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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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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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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