Have you ever stood in front of a cash machine and been unsure of how to make it work? Your frustration mounts as you try different buttons, and you begin to panic because if you make another mistake, the machine will eat your card. How can a machine make you feel like such an idiot? Alternatively, have you ever seen a Mini? These classic little British cars may not seem terribly practical because they cannot carry many people or much stuff.
Classic:
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