The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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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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More than a billion transistors are manufactured every second.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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