Originally, Nintendo was a playing card manufacturer.
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The life boat was patented in 1845!
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The first alarm clock could only ring at 4 a.m.
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Attics were invented in Attica.
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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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The American Automobile Association was founded for the sole purpose of warning motorists of police speed traps!
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Contrary to popular belief, putting sugar in a car's gas tank will NOT ruin its engine.
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