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The Great Periodical in the Sky

In 1977, Ford lost $125 million in damages to a boy named Richard Grimshaw. The initial figure really made a point and sent shockwaves to the auto industry. "I think it was a good story," says Jerry Seinfeld of his friend's lawsuit against Ford. 'It really loves speed'

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