The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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