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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There are only 14 blimps in the world.
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The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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It takes six months to build a Rolls Royce...and 13 hours to build a Toyota.
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Henry Ford produced the model T only in black because the black paint available at the time was the fastest to dry.
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Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
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Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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