Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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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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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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