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Answer to Why did they film episodes 4, 5 and 6 before episodes 1, 2, and 3?

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 19:58:23 -0700

Why did they film episodes 4, 5 and 6 before episodes 1, 2, and 3?

As I understand it, the entire series of movies (all 6) were originally ONE script. The producers who agreed to help him get started, refused to make a movie of that length (it would have been over 7 hrs long) and told him to pick a starting point. He chose "A new hope-Episode 4" as...

Answer to When changing tires, how are the lugnuts attached, and how do they remain in place while being tightened down?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 19:01:04 -0700

When changing tires, how are the lugnuts attached, and how do they remain in place while being tightened down?

They do NOT use weather strip adhesive. The lug nuts are attached the wheels with superglue after the tires are mounted and inflated. Read the following story as posted on NASCAR.com. It says adhesive, not weatherstrip adhesive and not superglue. So, maybe we are both wrong but your use of...

Answer to What is the difference between a Winston/Nextel Cup stock car and a Busch Series stock car?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:54:42 -0700

What is the difference between a Winston/Nextel Cup stock car and a Busch Series stock car?

Ok, both series use V-8 engines. The Busch series uses smaller carbs and intake manifolds to reduce the horsepower produced. There is about a 200HP difference in the two and the Busch cars weigh less than Cup cars.

Answer to Why do some celebrities take uncredited roles in movies?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 18:39:49 -0700

Why do some celebrities take uncredited roles in movies?

A speaking role does not automatically meen you are in the credits. For example, Mission:Impossible included a speaking character that was NOT listed in the credits, played by Emilio Estevez. He died in the elevator shaft at the beginning of the movie (or close to it) and wasnt credited in the...

Answer to What is the fastest car in the world?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 00:54:48 -0700

What is the fastest car in the world?

Well, the fastest production car in the world is a misnomer. You can add aftermarket products (approved by the auto maker) that will change the car. For example, the Dodge Viper has an aftermarket package that can be added by Venom industries making it the Dodge Viper Venom, one of these cars...