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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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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Attics were invented in Attica.
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