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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page have expressed their desire to see the search engine become artificial intelligence itself. To achieve that goal, they created the highly-protected “X lab.”
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All GPS units sold in the civilian market have to be programmed to deactivate themselves if they detect they are travelling faster than 1200 MPH or are above 60,000 feet in altitude to prevent them being used in intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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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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Kissenger is a pig-shaped robotic device that lets you kiss someone over the internet.
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Mico headphones read your brainwaves and select music based on your state of mind.
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The Queen Mary - the grandest vessel of her day - had many of her vital components made by car manufacturer Skoda!
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