Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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