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    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    If a car is travelling at 55 miles per hour it will travel 56 feet before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.
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    Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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    Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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    Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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    Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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