Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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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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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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