Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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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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