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Three wheels, two seats and all substance

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This microcar right here is the Carver One. Also known as the Ventureone, which was revealed back in August 2007.

Despite being Grade II listed....

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The Twin Towers in the old Wembley Stadium couldn't be saved from demolition and reconstruction of the stadium back in 2003 due to the nature of the material used. Such a missed opportunity.

HMV's last release as a record label

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To mark the retailer leaving their flagship store in 363 Oxford Street (that they would return in 2021) to a more larger store back in May 2000, they released a limited edition 78 of Robbie Williams' 1998 hit "Millennium" backed by a 1920 recording of Edward Elgar conducting "Nimrod", a movement from his Enigma Variations suite with EMI. Serving as a bookend since Elgar opened the store back in 1921.

Remnant of the Soviet Union

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The train station in the unrecognised state of Abkhazia has its roots in the dissolved communist country. And it's the New Athos Cave Railway.

New BBC News report with Linkin Park

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As part of their 18 Minutes  series. It was just after their performance at the Download Festival.

When ITV1 did this in 2002

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It was the first look of their rebrand. And it marked the end of regionalised branding.

Last Walkers advert to feature Gary Lineker

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It was for KFC flavoured crisps back in 2021. Since then, Walkers have shifted towards a different direction for their ads.

May consider drinking this one day

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No, not Budweiser but their alcohol-free variant Budweiser Zero or Budweiser 0.0%. If you're wondering, I'm a teetotaler as in someone who avoids alcoholic drinks. I've had Kopparberg's alcohol-free cider if you're wondering.

Really miss this site

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Google+ and I wish Google didn't shut it down. Had it continued beyond 2018, then it would've been a great alternative to Musk era Twitter like Mastodon, Bluesky and Threads.