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by JoshTriplett 150 days ago
With how much modern cars rely on electronics, I would not try to drive during such an event.
4 comments
whyleyc 150 days ago
It’s ok - The Winchester is within walking distance.
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jrgd 150 days ago
Omg i watched this yesterday!
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lxgr 150 days ago
Solar flares are only dangerous to very long conductors.
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luxuryballs 150 days ago
so cancel the limo?
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throwaway81523 150 days ago
That's a safety feature. It prevents you from drinking and driving if you go to a pub during a solar flare. :)
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jrgd 150 days ago
No one would drive to the pub anyway. Better walking back home…
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JoshTriplett 150 days ago
Valid. I think I have such an ingrained different set of assumptions (a pub being just another kind of place for food, and "going to" anything involving a form of transportation) that that didn't even occur to me.
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