An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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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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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 United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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