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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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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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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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 ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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