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UK to give waterless washing machine a spin
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6-10-2008 4:18 AM
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6-10-2008
7:44 PM
imageis
You guys get all the cool "stuff" first! I'm interested to learn more about the role the plastic plays in the system, but otherwise, an intriguing invention!
6-10-2008
8:00 PM
tanyamm
I bet they'll cost a fortune.
6-11-2008
1:32 PM
aklimento
I bet they doesn't exist. Washing - this is serious event. For me, every time. And I suspect I'm not alone. Cap of water...
6-11-2008
3:24 PM
tanyamm
If they did exist they'd still cost a fortune.
6-11-2008
9:24 PM
aklimento
We are always paying price for everything...
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