The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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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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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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