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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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