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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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
2
Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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