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Re: trivia question

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From: Bill Landsborough
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 1985 23:15
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In article <321@mhuxl.UUCP> daw1@mhuxl.UUCP (WILLIAMS) writes:
>> 
>> Why do cars have clutches?

Actually the clutch is there so that you can sit on a steep hill
waiting for the light to turn green and not have to bother with
putting on the brake................... 8*( 

Its also a neat place to rest your left foot while driving.
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From: marauder@fluke.UUCP (Bill Landsborough)
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Subject: Re: trivia question
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