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    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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    There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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    The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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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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    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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    Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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