Technology Facts

    Random Technology Facts

    There are 58 Technology Facts!

    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
    4
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
    30
    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
    70
    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
    184
    The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
    18
    Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
    46
    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
    69
    An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
    12