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		Diggsey on Feb 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why a Grape Turns into a Fireball in the Microwave Slamming on the gas at 60mph probably will freak out everyone in the car, but not because of the balloon :) I'm assuming you meant slam on the brake, in which case the answer below is correct.

Wowfunhappy on Feb 19, 2019 [–]

Actually, slamming on the break at 60mph will probably freak everyone out too, due to the jolt, albeit less so than slamming on the gas.

King-Aaron on Feb 19, 2019 | [–]

> albeit less so than slamming on the gas

I dunno, my turbo miata will light up the rear tires at 60mph if you drop a gear and stomp on the throttle

SmellyGeekBoy on Feb 19, 2019 | | [–]

Cool story bro

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