A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
13
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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
9
Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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