Is it really possible to rip a rear axle off a car by tying it to a pole, as seen in American Graffiti? The MythBusters take on this Hollywood myth.
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Is it really possible to rip a rear axle off a car by tying it to a pole, as seen in American Graffiti? The MythBusters take on this Hollywood myth.
Added: Apr 5, 2011
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