A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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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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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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