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70-Pound Humanoid Robot Delays California Southwest Flight Over Battery Size

A Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed by over an hour when Bebop, a 70-pound humanoid robot traveling for work, drew safety checks after its lithium battery exceeded the airline’s size limit and was confiscated; its transport case was too heavy, so the team bought the robot a separate seat, and Southwest is working to recover the battery before the next flight.

21 days ago•Source: NDTV

"Unrecognizable Chevy Malibu Gets Lost in a Sea of Eccentric Mods"

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1.73 min•2 years ago

"Unrecognizable Chevy Malibu Gets Lost in a Sea of Eccentric Mods"

A Chevrolet Malibu owner has ambitiously modified their midsize sedan to resemble a blend of luxury and sports cars, including design elements from Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Corvette. Despite the extensive modifications, including removed rear doors, coupe-like body kits, Ferrari 458 taillights, and a Corvette logo, the car's base, an eighth-generation Malibu, is still recognizable from the interior. The unique vehicle has sparked attention online for its unconventional appearance and the owner's dedication to the transformation.

via CarBuzz