Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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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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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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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 United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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