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 car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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A fully loaded supertanker traveling at normal speed takes a least twenty minutes to stop.
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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.
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A small airplane can fly backwards.
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