Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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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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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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