An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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