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    Attics were invented in Attica.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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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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    Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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