Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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The oil used by jewelers to lubricate clocks and watches costs about $3,000 a gallon.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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There's an "anti-smartphone" called John's Phone which can only make and receive calls.
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The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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