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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Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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The IRS processes more than 2 billion pieces of paper each year.
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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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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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