Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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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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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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