Saab story
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The early days of mechanized car washes proved to be disastrous for one Saab owner, who in the mid-1950s took his prized possession to one before driving home for Christmas. A careless attendant left the door ajar, starting a chain reaction of events that totaled the vehicle.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1995
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The one that got away
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A man describes how he became enthusiastic about learning how to fly fish and how, when he finally purchased his own rod, the experience was not a good one. He gave up fishing quickly and found out later in life that the rod he bought was worth about $5,000.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1997
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Detonation days
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A man recalls a mischievous youth spent creating mayhem with firecrackers, cherry bombs and other forms of pyrotechnics amusement. School vacuum systems, dormitory bathrooms and even baked goods were victimized by the explosive fun.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1996
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