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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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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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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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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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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