In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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