A small airplane can fly backwards.
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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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Attics were invented in Attica.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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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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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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