A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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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 blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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