The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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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More steel in the United States is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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