The life boat was patented in 1845!
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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In 1998, Sony accidently sold 700,000 camcorders that had the technology to see through people's clothes.
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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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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 first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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