Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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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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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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