First four countries to have television: England, the U.S., the U.S.S.R., and Brazil.
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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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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Originally, BMW was an airplane engine manufacturer.
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An airplane mechanic invented Slinky while he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use for the springs.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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UFO sightings have reduced by over 80% since the introduction of smartphones and public access to HD video.
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The average car produces a pound of pollution every 25 miles!
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