Thomas Alva Edison patented almost 1,300 inventions in his lifetime!
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Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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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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