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    Uncle Bo: Let's see.... the GPS unit managed to get the from the airport to the beach without shots being fired. But it couldn't do the reverse? I think they w... more »
    smalleyxb122: It's the Education in Cultural Diversity option on the pull down menu. It's important for them to see the plight of those less fortunate. Kids, are y... more »
    X3SoB: Yes, the nav system's fault. There is a huge self-aware computer in orbit that is plotting to kill all of humanity, and it's starting with the Swedes,... more »
    theeastbaykid: Favela Fabulous. more »
    ripfire: "Shortest time... Calculating route... When possible, make a legal U turn" "Aww damn. Two double yellow. I'll just continue to that interesting neighb... more »
    92BuickLeSabre: As I explained to the kindly police officer, the same thing happened to me the time I accidentally ended up in Hunts Point asking that young lady in t... more »
    PetrinaDawgument: Why doesn't anyone use maps anymore? The Darwin Awards are going to start filling up with GPS related mishaps! more »
    TheDanMan,Prefers Kilowatts to Horsepower: A trio of men in Rio? C'mon! At least tell me what kind of rental car. Pink Mini Cooper, maybe? more »
    damnelantra™: you know, they could have just gotten a real flesh and blood tour guide to take them to the slum to get shot at more »
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    GPS Attempts To Kill Norwegian Tourists In Brazil

    A trio of Norwegian men were en route to the airport in their rental car when the vehicle's GPS took them off the highway and into a Rio de Janeiro slum plagued by gang violence.