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1962 Ford Seattle-Ite XXI Concept Car

It was not a full scale car - just a 3/8 scale model designed by Alex Tremulis and displayed on 20 April 1962 on the Ford stand at the Seattle World's Fair which is where it's name come from.

Its designer was definitely thinking outside the box. The 4 front wheels provide not only steering but also power: front wheel drive.

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The exhaust/tips on the 1967 GTX are unique. They point at an angle outward. AFAIK, this is the only car to have them.

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A new milestone in drag racing has been reached: Mike Salinas is the first person in NHRA history to go 300 mph in the 1/8th mile.

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1968 Hemi Under Glass Barracuda Wheel Stander. Not to be confused with the Hurst Hemi Under Glass car:

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The Dodge Chargers are considered by many to be the first Funny Cars

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Three were built. One still survives - totally restored:

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Ah. I missed that when the green car was posted earlier.

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Curtiss P-40E Warhawk , U.S. Army Air Force. National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.

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Did you know that Dodge was planning on offering a fiberglass scooped hood for the 1970 Charger? It would have looked something like this:

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Bob Riggles appears to be the driver of the green car too. Did Hurst buy them to advertise their product ?

I'd phrase that a little differently: Hurst created them to advertise his products.

George Hurst was a master of marketing, his most famous creation being Miss Hurst (although he can't take all the credit for Linda Vaughn).

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Bob Riggle was the driver of the Hurst Hemi under Glass and so I suspect he built one of his own, although he could have perhaps provided a bit more of a distinction when naming his car.

Or maybe that was the point.

You all may already know this - but - the Hurst car was not intended to be a "wheelstander". It was supposed to be a straight up match race car, with the engine positioned for best traction.

However, the first time they nailed the throttle and the front end came up, (and after a change of clothes) they were like "Holy Cow! I think we're onto something here!"

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The first Hurst Hemi Under Glass Wheel Stander was based on a 1965 Barracuda and was driven by Wild Bill Shrewsberry. The following year (1966), a new car was constructed and that's when Bob Riggle took over the driving.

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Shrewsberry returned to wheel standers when he campaigned the L. A. Dart sponsored by the Dodge and Plymouth dealers of Los Angeles and Orange Counties

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The Original Miss Hurst Golden Shifter - Pat Flannery Stephens

Pat was Hurst's spokeswoman for only 1 year - 1965. She was replaced in 1966 by our first lady of motor sports: Linda Vaughn.

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Mother Nature’s frozen wonder can freeze solid and come back to life as if nothing happened! When winter comes, the Wood Frog’s body produces a unique antifreeze-like substance, allowing it to survive icy temperatures. Its heart stops, breathing ceases, and it freezes like a popsicle.

But guess what? Once spring thaws the chilly landscape, the Wood Frog thaws right along with it, hops away, and continues its daily froggy life. Now, that’s a superpower that’d make even the toughest superhero green with envy – or shall we say, frog-green!

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When dragon millipedes feel threatened, they’ll emit a cloud of hydrogen cyanide. Enjoy the toasted-almond scent as it may burn, blister or stain your skin. Although cyanide is lethal to small animals and birds, the dragon millipedes are completely immune.

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Hairy frogs willingly breaks their bones so that the bones tear their way through their toe pads and form claws that they can use to defend themselves.

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At first glance, the ability to hover and fly backward may not seem particularly amazing, but if you think about it, hummingbirds have all the moves. Not only can they hover, but they can also do it mid-flight. Plus, they are the only bird that can fly forward, backward and even upside down.

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If birds got frequent-flier miles, the Layson Albatross would win because of its incredible endurance. They can fly up to 50,000 miles in a year. The funny thing is that they rarely flap their wings while flying, choosing instead to be propelled by the wind.

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The rank of 6-star general is so high in the US military’s hierarchy that the designation has only ever been given out twice. Only one man was promoted to the rank while he was still alive (John J. Pershing), while the other was named to it posthumously (George Washington ). As you can imagine, their resumes are full of remarkable achievements, making it obvious why they’re the only ones to have ever been granted such a high ranking.

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On September 13, 1985, the US Air Force made history. On this day, the first air-to-space missile was launched, successfully destroying an orbiting satellite. Powerful in the context of the US-Soviet "Space Race," this remarkable accomplishment gave America the upper hand against the Soviet Union and made pilot Wilbert "Doug" Pearson the first ever "ace" to land an outer-space bullseye.

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Magic Erasers Are The Secret To Cleaning Glass In The Car With One Exception

You'd think that cleaning a glass surface would be as simple as running some clean water over it, maybe with a little dish soap for good measure, but when it comes to the glass windows of your car, it's anything but simple. Due to the sheer amount of assorted crud a typical car window endures on a regular basis, it's not unusual for big, gross, and worst of all, stubborn stains to remain hard-caked on both sides of its surface. Plain ol' water definitely won't cut it if you're looking to clear that stuff out.

What are you supposed to do to get it clean and, more importantly, stop obstructing your vision? You could take it to the car wash for a long and potentially expensive detailing session, but there may be a more economical solution available to you. Rather than visiting the car wash, you should visit your local supermarket, because there's a simple household product that's surprisingly adept at cleaning the gunk off of your car's windows: Magic Erasers.

There are a couple of things you should be aware of before using a melamine sponge on your car, though. Firstly, the sponges are safe to use on most glass surfaces, i.e. windows. The only exception to this is windows with an after-market tint film applied to them. The sponge will scrub the tint off, and you won't be able to use it again.

Secondly, while the cleaning power of the sponge is tempting, it should only be used on the glass surfaces of the car. Melamine sponges are too abrasive to use on the car's main body or internal upholstery. The only other part of your car that a melamine sponge may be okay for is the faces of your wheels, but not the tires.

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Washington Monument right? Built 1848–1854, 1879–1884. Would you believe it's a copy?

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The original Washinton Monument!

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The most expensive fish in the world, is the platinum Arowana, which sold for a staggering $400,000, the largest price tag.

Sometimes called the Asian Arowana on account of its habitat in Southeast Asia, the platinum Arowana can also be found off the coasts of Australia and South America.

With a long, slender body and scales resembling a dragon, the platinum Arowana has a metallic iridescence as it glides through the water.