A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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 ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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