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    There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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    There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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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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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    Bluetooth Name
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    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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    Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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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