In 2008, the University of Leeds created a concept washing machine that uses only a cup (less than 300 ml) of water and 20 kg of re-usable plastic chips to carry out a full wash. The machine leaves clothes virtually dry, and uses less than 2 % of the water and energy otherwise used by a conventional machine.
About the American Airlines Center The American Airlines Center cost $420 million to open up in Dallas back in 2001. The NHL's Dallas Stars and the NBA's Dallas Mavericks call this center home during their seasons.
In 1934 American Airways Company was acquired by E. L. Cord, who renamed it American Air Lines. Cord hired Texas businessman C. R. Smith to run the company. Smith worked with Donald Douglas to develop the DC-3, which American Airlines was first to fly, in 1936.