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Can VW Bugs Really Run on Water? Experiments and Possibilities
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The discussion revolves around a fascination with a unique video showcasing a new species of basilisk that appears to be enhanced, prompting excitement among viewers. Participants express interest in acquiring such a creature, with one user humorously referencing Iceland and Bjork. The conversation shifts to automotive modifications, specifically kits designed for Volkswagen Beetles that elevate exhaust systems, enabling the cars to run while floating. Although there is anecdotal evidence of a car successfully floating during a flood in Arizona, there is skepticism about the practical use of these kits. The thread highlights a blend of enthusiasm for unusual wildlife and innovative automotive solutions.
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OMG! I want one!
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"This is Iceland. They think Bjork is normal 'ere." lol
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RonL
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Topher925 said:
Which one ? or did you mean one of each ?
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It's a new species of basilisk on steroids.
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I heard they sell kits for VW bugs that raise the exhaust above water level, which allows them to keep the engine running while floating. I've never seen or heard of anyone using it that way. I have seen a car floating once when it tried to cross a flooded wash in Arizona. I can't remember if it was a bug or not, but it floated pretty well too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qB0lb401ZU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qB0lb401ZU
Similar to the 2024 thread, here I start the 2025 thread. As always it is getting increasingly difficult to predict, so I will make a list based on other article predictions. You can also leave your prediction here.
Here are the predictions of 2024 that did not make it:
Peter Shor, David Deutsch and all the rest of the quantum computing community (various sources)
Pablo Jarrillo Herrero, Allan McDonald and Rafi Bistritzer for magic angle in twisted graphene (various sources)
Christoph...
I believe it was the summer of 2001 that I made a trip to Peru for my work. I was a private contractor doing automation engineering and programming for various companies, including Frito Lay. Frito had purchased a snack food plant near Lima, Peru, and sent me down to oversee the upgrades to the systems and the startup. Peru was still suffering the ills of a recent civil war and I knew it was dicey, but the money was too good to pass up.
It was a long trip to Lima; about 14 hours of airtime...
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