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 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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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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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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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