Fuel a car with wine


	Fuel a car with wine

tidbit2

7-2-2008 9:39 AM

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tidbit2 says:

although I can't imagine it workin too well in Ireland
where drink driving is already outlawed
and binge drinking is the norm for a lot of people

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7-2-2008 11:07 AM

Socratoad

Hmm, I wonder if this would work if I run it through my kidneys first

7-2-2008 2:08 PM

carrerinyes

Brings drunk driving to a whole new level..

7-2-2008 2:21 PM

wiccantexan

This would make a great "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" remake. I'd pay to see the little flying/floating car on a good buzz.

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