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    The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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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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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    3D-Printed Cast
    3D-Printed Cast
    There's a 3D-printed cast that uses ultrasound to help heal bones 40% faster.
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    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.
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    There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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