> > What exactly is a long journey in the UK?
>
> Trying to use the motorway around Londen in the rush hour. Takes
> forever. NB read Pratchet/Gaiman to find out why.


Average speed of automobiles at start of 20th century = 11 mph
Average speed of automobiles at end  of 20th century =   6 mph

according to something I heard recently



        RM

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