The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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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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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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