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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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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