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From: ron@brl-sem.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: trivia question
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Date: Fri, 15-Nov-85 19:45:58 EST
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> Why do cars (i.e., motor vehicles) have clutches?  Hint, it's NOT so you
> can shift gears.

Well, I've always found it convenient to be able to stop the wheels
without stopping the engine as well.

-Ron