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    In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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    Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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    There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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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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    Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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    About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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