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    The life boat was patented in 1845!
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    The electric chair was invented by a dentist!
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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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    A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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    Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    Robo Fish
    Robo Fish
    A robotic fsh created by researchers at NYU-Poly was left to interact with normal fish. It was accepted by them and soon guided them as a leader.
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    There’s an internet-enabled jacket which gives you a “hug” every time a Facebook friend likes your status.
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