The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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