The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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