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From: Bertel Lund Hansen <rundtosset@lundhansen.dk>
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Subject: Re: OT: Converting miles/km
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Kerr-Mudd, John wrote:

>> I was more than a little surprised, just this morning, to find that in 
>> my local branch of Halfords, for a mere £3.99, I can buy a handy guide 
>> to stick on my windscreen:
>> 
>> <https://www.halfords.com/motoring/travel-accessories/travel-equipment/speedright-safety-device-181812.html?stockInventory=undefined>
>> 
>> I can't help wondering who, in the 21st century, is expected to buy this 
>> "safety device".
> 
> Classic cars without dual display? 

I see in my mind a driver who smashes into an oncoming vehicle while
studying the table.

-- 
Bertel
Kolt, Denmark