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Hermann Maytag knew his fortune would soon be made. Demonstrating his latest model, he explained that for just a mere 60 minutes at a time, housewives would be able to simultaneously do the laundry, cook dinner, and gain some much needed exercise. He expected many loving husbands would slip one of these under the tree this Christmas!
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Herman Schwatzer of the European Commission explained the new regulation requiring all bicycles in the EU to be fitted with air bags. "We are most grateful for the selfless assistance of the German company which has the patent on these devices," he told journalists.
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"Balls", said Mr Banglestein, as he headed down the lane to pursue his particular peversions.
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If Weber built bicycles, they would be so hot you could cook your lunch on them.
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Before the electric bike, British Gas trialled their own version that could be recharged on the go by the rider.
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Submarine Aircraft Detection - That's a strong point on the Hoskins MPA (Multi-ball Pedal Amphi-bike) as we use the well-tested Mk1 Eyeball.
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They're Van de Graaff Generator cycles, a bike was issued to each squadron at Binbrook for exercises, it was the only way they could generate enough Lightning to fill the state board.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Scrugs demonstrates Guy Martin's new pedal cycle that can go round the wall of death in any direction
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"Police looking for someone who's nicked all the Belisha beacons in town? You ain't seen me, right?"
The powerful dynamos in the front and back wheels provide plenty of power for the calming ambient lighting, surrounding the commuting cyclist with a soothing and blissful peacefulness.
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"Well I am potty you know"