The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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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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Car airbags kill 1 person for every 22 lives that they save.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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