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Why are cans of ordinary village mud sold in England?

In 2007, canisters for cars with rustic mud went on sale in England. They are eagerly bought by owners of SUVs who never leave the city, but want to justify the main purpose of their cars.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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The legend of the medieval Swiss archer William Tell is widely known, who, for disobedience to the German governor, was forced to shoot an apple on the head of his own son, and Tell did not miss. Inspired by this story, the American writer William Burroughs wanted to surprise the guests at one of the parties. He put a glass on the head of his wife Joan Vollmer and fired a pistol - from a hit in the head, the wife died.

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