The first jet engine was invented by Frank Whittleof of England in 1930.

In 2002, women earned 742,000 bachelor's degrees. Men earned only 550,000 during the same year. The difference is growing so large that many colleges now practice (quietly) affirmative action for male applicants.

Travelling at 80 kilometres per hour, a car uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance.

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