Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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