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    A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    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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    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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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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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 life boat was patented in 1845!
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    A small airplane can fly backwards.
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