Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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The first hard drive available for the Apple II had a capacity of only 5 megabytes.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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