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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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    Bluetooth Name
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    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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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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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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