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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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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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    The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    More steel in the United States is used to make bottle caps than to manufacture automobile bodies.
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    There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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