Will leaving a single lighter in your car on a sunny day cause your vehicle to explode into flames? How about 500? Jamie and Adam have the answer to this burning question.
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Will leaving a single lighter in your car on a sunny day cause your vehicle to explode into flames? How about 500? Jamie and Adam have the answer to this burning question.
Added: Jan 25, 2011
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Runtime: 03:09
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