Technology Facts
Fun facts about all things to do with technology, such as technological advancements and humanity's application of science in the field of technology.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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It would take twenty new mid-size cars to generate the same amount of pollution that a mid-size 1960's car did.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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There's a phone app called RoboRoach that allows you to remotely control a cockroach through a chip that you to manually implant into the unwitting critter.
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Sony researchers have developed a refrigerator that only opens when you smile.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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There's a Mumbai-based pizzeria that now delivers pizza by drone.
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