Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis had an online multiplayer mode.
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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