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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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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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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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Future biotechnology could be used to trick a prisoner's mind into thinking they have served a 1,000 year sentence in only eight hours, a group of scientists have claimed.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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