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    Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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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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    The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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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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    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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    A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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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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