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A Little Mixup On The Way To Barrett-Jackson

Murilee Martin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Prius Owner Achieves Infinite Mileage With Minor Tweak

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDT

The tweak? Not putting enough gas in his Toyota Prius, according to our man Paul, who captured this hilarious spectacle in Silicon Valley's ritzy Los Gatos neighborhood. Even better, this occurred next to a Jazz/Wine festival where Lexus was showing off some of their own hybrid vehicles. In the end, it took eight people to move the battery-laden ride. Perhaps Toyota's green advertising is too convincing, or maybe a new walk-to-charge system is being tested.

No, This Is Not A Photoshop, And Yes, It Is Staring Into Your Soul

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EDT

Though there is an actual explanation for this photo, having to do with the promotion of a film whose premise that makes Pluto Nash seem plausible, seeing the image sans explanation is just that much better.
[Flickr via kottke]

The TV Tow Hitch: World's Worst Tailgate Accessory?

Ray Wert — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:15:00 EST

From Boing Boing:

"For just two hundred bucks, you can mount a flat-screen TV to the tow hitch of your pickup truck, making it possible to carry your expensive television close to the rock-strewn asphalt."

Well, we're assuming it's to be installed after you get to the game — but we still don't think it's the world's best idea for a tow-hitch after-market accessory. (Hat tip to R Evolution1!) [Boing Boing]