A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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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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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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