The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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