An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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