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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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    In the early 1960's, Porsche commercially manufactured farm tractors.
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    The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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    There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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    Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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    A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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