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Old 02-13-2023, 06:34 AM   #4033
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that's quite normal.
Was gonna say.
At least the level part.
Aren't most slightly canted to one corner/side to aid in the unforeseen case of water damage.
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Old 02-13-2023, 09:06 PM   #4034
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Was gonna say.
At least the level part.
Aren't most slightly canted to one corner/side to aid in the unforeseen case of water damage.
oh yeah, we'll go with that.




i was first going to remind you of the law of diminishing returns. could make things perfect, but who wants to pay someone 6x's more for the same end-product?
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Old 02-13-2023, 10:12 PM   #4035
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oh yeah, we'll go with that.




i was first going to remind you of the law of diminishing returns. could make things perfect, but who wants to pay someone 6x's more for the same end-product?
The government...
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Old 02-14-2023, 04:38 AM   #4036
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TIL Cyndi Lauper sang the theme song for Pee Wee's Playhouse. And now that I know....duh!
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Old 02-21-2023, 10:24 PM   #4037
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Old 02-26-2023, 09:53 AM   #4038
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Today I learned that someone paid £600k for a Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500.. okay it has 5k under its belt.. but £600k.. $700k...
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Old 02-26-2023, 09:57 AM   #4039
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wasn't that princess diana's or something?
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wasn't that princess diana's or something?
Nope. Just a car. A very special car I guess but still no back stories inflating value.
https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/...cosworth-rs500
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wasn't that princess diana's or something?
Diana had a Ford Escort RS Turbo.. Black (all others were white).
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TIL one of the Oscar Meyer wienermobiles, located in Las Vegas, had its catalytic converter stolen. Also learned they have 7 of them.
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I would also like to know why the wienermobile needs a cat? I assumed hot dog water burns pretty clean?
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7? I think the group of us older guys should apply as the Weinermobile racing team.
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7? I think the group of us older guys should apply as the Weinermobile racing team.
Omg, imagine the publicity. 7 wienermobiles on a closed course. Brilliant!
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Omg, imagine the publicity. 7 wienermobiles on a closed course. Brilliant!
Total sausage party though.
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