In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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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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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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