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    Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    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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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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    The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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