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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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    The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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    All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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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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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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    The life boat was patented in 1845!
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