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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First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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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 small airplane can fly backwards.
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Scientists in the UK are creating a smartphone app that will enable users to test for STDs.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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