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* The Russian "Tsar" projects: [[wikipedia:Tsar Bell|Tsar Bell]], the world's largest bell; [[wikipedia:Tsar Cannon|Tsar Cannon]], the world's largest howitzer; and the more recent [[wikipedia:Tsar Tank|Tsar Tank]] and [[wikipedia:Tsar Bomba|Tsar Bomb]].
* US Navy slang includes the term "All ahead Bendix." The ship's speed is controlled by a device which was often made by the Bendix company. Their logo was just beyond the maximum setting, so it appeared that "Bendix" was an option for higher speed.
* The [[Cool Car|Bugatti Veyron's]] power gauge stops neatly at [https://web.archive.org/web/20120916114151/http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Bugatti-Veyron-Targa-Florio-Gauges-1600x1200.jpg 1001]. Actually it tops at about 1200 hp, but the constructors thought 1001 just looked cooler.
** 1001 metric hp (PS) would make around 987 hp. To keep the power rating at the advertised "over 1001 hp" in both systems of measures, metric and Imperial, Veyron engines make around 1020-1040 hp.
** While not quite as fast as the Veyron, the HTT Plethore LC-1300 "Canadian Supercar" has a 1,300 horse power engine and is designed as a 3-seater with the driver's seat and steering column in the centre like a Formula 1 car, and two passengers to the rear flanks of the driver.
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