Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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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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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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