Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
33
An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
12
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.
2
Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
34
Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
93
Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
46
Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
21