All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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