A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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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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About 39,000 gallons of water are used to produce the average car!
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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