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An incomplete and infuriating list

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[-] HerrVorragend@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Diesel (Engine) - Rudolf Diesel

Mercedes-Benz - named after the daughter of Carl Benz

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

You forgot the "unexpected" part.

[-] Plopp@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Ok I've got one. The wheel, being named after Jimmy Wheel. I'm sure that's correct.

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