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		Pharmakon on Feb 19, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why a Grape Turns into a Fireball in the Microwave Tragically I seem to have read “slam” and my brain filled in “brakes”. I only recognized my error when you commented. Not my proudest moment.

gameshot911 on Feb 19, 2019 [–]

I made the same mistake! Truly suprised to go back and see that it said 'gas', would have sworn it said brakes.

Sharlin on Feb 19, 2019 | [–]

It’s the brain’s autocorrect in action. At 60mph slamming the brakes makes more sense than the gas. I presume GP actually meant brakes.

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