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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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    3D-Printed Cast
    3D-Printed Cast
    There's a 3D-printed cast that uses ultrasound to help heal bones 40% faster.
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    It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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    Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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    Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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    Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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