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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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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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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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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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