Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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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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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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