All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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If a car is travelling at 55 miles per hour it will travel 56 feet before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.
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