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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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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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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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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