Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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