Castor oil is used as a lubricant in jet planes.
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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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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.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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To have your picture taken by the very first camera you would have had to sit still for 8 hours!
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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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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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