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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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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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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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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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