First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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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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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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