A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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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 life boat was patented in 1845!
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The normal static electricty shock that zaps your finger when you touch a doorknob is usually between 10,000 and 30,000 volts!
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Technically speaking, crystal glass is actually a Liquid that flows very slowly.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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