The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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