• The red flag should have been thrown right about the "one of the dealer flunkies 'backed it into something in the car wash or something'" point, yes? No? [salguod.net]
• Try it at home, kids: thermal depolymerization. [mental_floss]
• We're sure these new car interior toxin levels statistics require a "it's what's on the inside that matters" metaphor somewhere. [paultan.org]
• Detailing clay can do wonders for your paintjob. Except for when it's, you know, not. [autopia via dethroner]
• Dads are clearly much more useful than duct tape. [CrazyAuntPurl]
• Raising baby hoons is easy: you just start with their feet. [Neatorama]

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