The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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Attics were invented in Attica.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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