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    The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth Name
    Bluetooth is named after the Danish King Harald "Bluetooth" who ate so many blueberries that his teeth stained blue. The wireless protocol is named after him because of his ability to unite warring Scandinavian factions, just as Bluetooth unites wireless devices. The Bluetooth logo is also a combination of the King's runic initials.
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    Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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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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    UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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    Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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