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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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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