Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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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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