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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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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