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High Speed Steam Powered Car

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the sure-why-not dept.

CodeWanker wrote in to tell us about a story about new steam powered vehicles that are aiming to set speed records. The car is kind of goofy looking, but more eco friendly (which works for the Prius ;) Don't expect to see anything like this at your local dealer any time soon tho.

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  1. So hard to spell check? by mOoZik · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    WTF is tho? I don't expect Slashdot, of all places, to voluntarily uphold basic English "practices," but come on! Mod me down if you must, but you may be content with 133t "speek" more than more educated members.

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    1. Re:So hard to spell check? by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 1, Offtopic

      Your UID is mOoZik and you complain about not holding up "basic English 'practices'?" Hello Mr. Pot, please meet Mr. Kettle.

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  2. Goofy looking??? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    People just don't know what looks cool anymore

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