The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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