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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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    The life boat was patented in 1845!
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    Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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    Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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