The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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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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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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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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