Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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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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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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