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 Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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