It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
20
Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
46
Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
69
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.
2
Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
56
Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
34
The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
13