Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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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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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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