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    The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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    The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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    Attics were invented in Attica.
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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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