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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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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