Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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