Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
12
The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
5
Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
34
The life boat was patented in 1845!
29
A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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