Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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If a car is travelling at 55 miles per hour it will travel 56 feet before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.
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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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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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