The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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