Your GPS Doesn't Work at Mach 2 Because It's Afraid You're a Soviet Spy [Factoid]

Fun fact: GPS technology has built-in limits based on speed and altitude. Basically, if a vehicle is moving faster than 1200mph or cruising higher than 60,000 feet, GPS shuts off. Why those numbers exactly? You can thank the commies. More »

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