Someone identified as the Canadian owner of a smart car has posted details in an online forum about the terrifying ordeal his "smarty" endured. And lo, "smart-car-tipping" is born. $1000.00 reward for the culprits.
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Someone identified as the Canadian owner of a smart car has posted details in an online forum about the terrifying ordeal his "smarty" endured. And lo, "smart-car-tipping" is born. $1000.00 reward for the culprits.
Link (thanks, sine~language)
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