The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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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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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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