Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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 Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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