Attics were invented in Attica.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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 blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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