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Old 08-02-2010, 10:29 AM
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Hitler used to brag that although Lincolns were highway cruisers, over continuous runs of 100+ they would give up the ghost while a Mercedes would just keep running.

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak View Post
I've read somewhere that the Russians claim to have been the first, but by a few minutes. I know there is much contention on this issue because there were many people around the globe out to be the first in those days.

Dave
The Russians invented everything first

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