The ball on top of a flagpole is called a 'truck'.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Windmills always turn anti-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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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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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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