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Offline Otto Puzzell

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From the Dubious Achievements File
« on: September 05, 2008, 04:22:37 AM »
78 years ago today, two men finished an odd journey...

September 5, 1930

Cross-country trip completed, backwards

Cross-country trips were no longer considered big news in 1930, but Charles Creighton and James Hargis' unique journey managed to make headlines. The two men from Maplewood, New Jersey, arrived back in New York City on this day, having completed a 42-day round trip to Los Angeles - driving their 1929 Ford Model A the entire 7,180 miles in reverse gear.

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Offline Allan L

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Re: From the Dubious Achievements File
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2008, 04:25:25 AM »
I'm told they were looking forward to going home!
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Re: From the Dubious Achievements File
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2008, 04:37:34 AM »
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Offline Joao Gois

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Re: From the Dubious Achievements File
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 08:33:03 AM »
Now that's what I call seing your life in reverse!
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Re: From the Dubious Achievements File
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2008, 03:00:57 AM »
I think I'll just back right out of this discussion!
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Re: From the Dubious Achievements File
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2008, 05:49:24 AM »
That must have been a pain in the... neck. ;D
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