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    The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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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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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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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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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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