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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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    Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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    A small airplane can fly backwards.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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    Wind Turbine Trees
    Wind Turbine Trees
    After noticing the wind rustling and turning the leaves on trees, French entrepreneur Jérôme Michaud-Larivière designed wind turbine trees that could provide clean energy for urban settings.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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