The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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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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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