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Most of us have heard the phrase "Accidents happen." It's usually to comfort us after a mistake we've made or an incident that had unintended consequences. It's true, accidents really do happen; some of them minor, like spilling tea over a coffee table at a friend's house, and others more significant, like a spacecraft crash.

Today, we're presenting you with a list of the latter. Bored Panda has collected the most noteworthy accidents and situations from the That Looked Expensive subreddit. While we hope that there were as few casualties as possible, we still can't help thinking: "Heck, that must've cost a pretty penny."

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#1

Expensive Tip

Server tipped over, hard drives scattered across the floor. Unfortunate incident likely costly to fix.

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UKDeek
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Upvote just for the cheesy caption!

Aliendude
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t look back, just drive

Robert T
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was my fear the very first time I unpacked a server that arrived on a pallet. I finished up getting 4 people to help me lift it, one on each corner. We found the ramps AFTER we lifted it!

g90814
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Almost had this happen at an old job... trying to move a Unisys drive storage rack of a truck, bunch of idiots almost tipped it over to fall 6' onto concrete. $100k+ value I think.

Daniel Atkins
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this tipping them well or poorly?

Snazzy Smurf
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is certainly one way to get the point across.

Julia Mckinney
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, I think this is a great joke.

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    #2

    Souvenir Photo Before We Get Fired

    Workers standing next to an overturned mining truck, illustrating an unfortunate incident that looks expensive.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Believe it or not, this is more common than you think. Those machines are designed to move on narrow ledgers on open air mines, sometimes they slip or the ground gives way and they find themselves toppled. The drivers are to be strapped in at all times, and the frame is designed to survive relatively unscathed.

    Azari Azalea
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They accidentally ordered an Australian machine

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But cats always land upright...?

    Agfox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cost of these Monster Truck Jams is getting out of hand

    Ray LeBlanc
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How in heck did they get those huge tires up on the roof just to take a photo ?

    Vicki Perizzolo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the size of the crane to lift that back up has to be massive!

    Alecto76
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You need a giant bulldozer. My dad operated a regular bulldozer and said his job was to spread dirt and upright scrapers.

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    #3

    The M Stands For Magnetic

    An MRI machine with an attached hospital bed, indicating an unfortunate and costly incident.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's why they made me take all my piercings out first.

    Korthias
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove your piercings, or the machine will rapidly remove them for you

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    AnnaB
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A six year old boy was killed when he was having an MRI and someone walked into the room while an oxygen tank was in the hallway next to the door. https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92745&page=1

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had one. Spookiest thing I've ever done. They asked multiple times on paper and in person if I had any medical devices inside me.

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen one spinning with the covers off. Much more scary.

    Trisec Tebeakesse
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really funny. I want to say that back in 00, or 01, a child was killed in NYC when a fire extinguisher left in the room was sucked into the MRI.

    Marnie
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you're thinking of this? An oxygen tank: https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92745&page=1

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    MonsterMum
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you hear about the guy who had a butt plug in for an mri. It had a metal core, I don't know if he survived.

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's debate on the authenticity of this claim. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/mri-butt-plug-injuries/

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone watched 'Terminator Genesis' one too many times.

    Stewie Cosmo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if I had a prince albert and they turned it on if my ding dong would get bigger.....jat...

    EJN
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who were the idiots who did this? I wonder... I will bet that costs a lot to fix the machine!

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    When they hear the word "accident," many people think of car crashes. Many of the entries on this list are indeed car accidents, yet they're about the cost of property and damage to material things. The 1.1 million users of the That Looked Expensive subreddit certainly enjoy a car pileup or two.

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    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic accidents are the most common reason young people (age 5 to 29) pass away. Every year, 1.9 million people are victims of road traffic injuries. Interestingly, more than half are what WHO calls "vulnerable road users," which includes motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians. 

    #4

    Rare Case

    Broken vintage Ford vehicle after a costly-looking accident with a white car, being inspected by police officers.

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    Tamra
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I bet that broke someone's heart.

    Julie S
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happen because there wasn't a person walking in front with a red flag.

    Richard Graham
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a Ford Model T between 1908 (when the Model T was introduced) and 1915 (In 1916 Ford switched from a brass to a painted radiator shell.)

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other car took so much more damage.

    Oops
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This old thing made a lot of damage to the other car!

    Zero
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lock the guy up for life

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    #5

    Miint

    Crane truck toppled onto a house, causing a severe accident and potentially expensive damage.

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    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Realtor - new to the market, perfect for a separated couple who aren't quite ready to take that final step...

    Deta Rossiter
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the divorce lawyer said 50/50 split

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When taking half takes on a new meaning.

    VNES101
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    House is now being sold half off.

    Ray LeBlanc
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A divorce settlement being settled.

    paul tress
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they said the split was acrimonious..

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    #6

    F150 In The Lake

    Truck submerged in water with ducks swimming in the back, illustrating unfortunate incidents that look expensive.

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    Atomic Giraffe
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well least the ducks are enjoying it

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A duck jacuzzi...what an idea!

    Michael None
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad did this exact thing. Lost all his insulin, he's diabetic. Lost his wallet, it was on top of the passenger's seat. Broke his phone. He was also 4 hours from home. Luckily a stranger took him in. Gave his some dry closes and some food. Let his use the phone.

    g90814
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for the baby ducks, no big fish in the truck bed to eat them.

    Pink kitty
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A wading pool for the ducklings!

    Bookworm
    Community Member
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ducks have a private bathtub!

    Armac
    Community Member
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ducks seem pleased with this

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mama duck is so pleased. You must leave it now. The babies need a safe space to practice ducking

    Living Example
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knew that ducks prefer a swimming pool to a lake?

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    Aviation accidents are another genre of catastrophe that the members of the subreddit are fans of. The most expensive aviation crash in history is the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft crash. It was America's most stealthy bomber, so, how did it end up in flames just moments after takeoff?

    Thankfully, there were no casualties; the two pilots ejected themselves in time and only one of them had a spinal injury, eventually making a full recovery. The crash did, however, cost $2B. The cause wasn't any mechanical fault; it was just Mother Nature. Due to humidity, the plane's sensors misreported the aircraft's speed, and the Flight Control System (FCS) initiated a 30-degree climb upwards, guaranteeing a crash.

    #7

    Sinkhole In Germany Yesterday

    Excavator sunk in road, surrounded by onlookers, illustrating an expensive unfortunate incident.

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    Jesse
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um Bernd das Brot zu zitieren: "Mist."

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or, the birth of an excavator? 🙃

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    Sven Horlemann
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever we do in Germany, we do 💯.

    Rejectedkid
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    germany's road are questionable...

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They will get it out of the hole using the basket. Seen this happen a few times on my friend's ranch. It's quite fascinating to watch.

    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, they can just dig their way out.

    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My state recently lost a person in a sinkhole

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    #8

    When You Spend The Night At A Friend's House And They Don't Give You A Blanket

    Dog lying in a large hole in a mattress, resembling an unfortunate incident likely costing a fortune.

    xZoeyMancini Report

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puppy found the mattress a little lumpy and improvised.

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    #9

    Big Oof

    Damaged F-16 jet on runway after unfortunate incident involving Vulcan cannon fire.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What had happened was..."

    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, there is a mechanical lock that should prevent discharge of weapons while on the ground, and the trigger mechanism has several locking systems to prevent this exact issue. It was a mechanical accident and possibly defective equipment.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Good news, boss. I fixed the cannon."

    Sven Horlemann
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least we now know the vulcan cannon works.

    Deta Rossiter
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can explain. I Swear. It does not look like, what you think it looks like!

    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucy! You got some splainin to do!

    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Comedy movie level stunt

    Caryn C Crespo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they had insurance

    USMC5815
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spock is not impressed.

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    If we're talking about commercial flights, the title for the most expensive disaster would probably go to the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The search efforts alone have cost around $150 million to date. 

    To this day, the Flight MH370 disappearance is one of the biggest aviation mysteries in history. While there are many theories out there (some more wild than others), officials think that the most credible ones are that either the plane ran out of fuel, that the pilots lost control of the aircraft, or that one of them was a rogue pilot.

    #10

    Literal Fire Truck

    Overturned fire truck on fire at roadside, with smoke billowing, possibly an unfortunate incident indicating high costs.

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    Seán Baron
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did it get upside down?

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You became the very thing you swore to destroy!!!

    Papa
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a fire in a town near me last week. A fire truck caught fire . . . . in the fire station.

    Armac
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ironing is delicious 🤪

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some fire departments are not quite understanding how a water drop works.

    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the looks of it, 'Fire truck DUI' is going to be a fun time.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that is an interesting turn of events.

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    #11

    If You Can Walk Away From A Landing, It's A Good Landing

    Aircraft incident in a yellow field, suggesting an unfortunate and expensive accident.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talk about taking the scenic route.

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, it just wanted to smell the flowers!

    Robert T
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like oilseed-rape, so that was probably a mistake. Its' not a very nice smell.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the colors and shape, it's an Ukrainian Mig-29

    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found the source for this. It happened in May 2024, a Ukrainian MiG-29 was in a training mission when it had engine troubles and had to make an emergency landing in a rapeseed field. Pilot was unhurt, the plane was repaired and returned to service. The MiG-29 was designed to handle landing in rough surfaces, including frozen rivers or dirt roads, because it was supposed to be operated out of remote airbases. it has a reinforced landing gear, with some extra vertical spring excursion and larger wheels on the wing landing strut.

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    DeShotz
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A great landing is one where you can use the plane again.

    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife told me to bring some flowers on the way home.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like an aviation company poster.

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    #12

    30 Inch Water Main Break Caused By Contractor Work

    Burst water main causing street flooding near houses, illustrating an expensive incident.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This house is clean.

    ElfVibratorGlitter
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad it was a water main and not a sewage line....

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Home, recently power washed, may need water extraction of carpets. Contact : Dewey Cheatem and Howe Real Estate.

    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well gosh I hope all the windows were closed...

    Kit Black
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have hoped that they were not, given that that level of water pressure was going to shatter them anyways

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    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um I can't come to work today because I'm being held hostage by water

    Amy
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feels personal 😅

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    In December of 2024, the efforts to find out what happened to the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 once again became the topic of public discourse. The US-based ocean exploration firm Ocean Infinity made a deal with Malaysia's Transport Ministry to renew the search. It's a "no find, no fee" arrangement, so the company will only be paid if they find the wreckage.

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    #13

    Oof Size : Venti

    A red sports car is hit by a large boat motor, showcasing an unfortunate and expensive incident.

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    Colleen Glim
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bugger in the Ferrari deserved what he got. Tailgating is an a*****e move. And it’s not gonna make traffic move any faster

    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm all for shaming rich ar$ehole drivers, but I'm not sure it was neccessarily the Ferrari driver's fault. The boat owner may have been trying to parallel park (empasis on "trying") or just going backwards to better manoever out of the parking slot. Not saying it went that way, just that it might.

    #14

    Spacex Falcon 9 Booster Tipped Over In Rough Seas While Being Transported Back To Shore

    A damaged spacecraft on a landing pad by the ocean, illustrating an expensive unfortunate incident.

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    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's a menace to everyone else on earth. The stingest man on the planet, and a creature that would make even PT Barnum blush.

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    Michael None
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    10 months ago

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    Musk's just trollling everyone. Meanwhile: are you volunteering to murder Elon? No? Good. Murder is wrong.

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    martin734
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear, how sad, never mind.

    Gunný Petersen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope everything that is owned by musk will get destroyed.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤷🏻‍♂️ What ya gonna do?

    Beak Hookage
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sigh... I should have realised that reference was way too obscure to go over.

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    #15

    No Passenger Was Harmed In The Making Of This Error

    SUV crashed into road sign, likely expensive damage.

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    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing they were not in Limerick yet, that's 5 lines.

    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Can you read the sing NOW?!"

    JuniorCJ82
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just put some Windex on it.

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...says someone who obviously never saw Damien: Omen II

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No worries, that will buff right out.

    David Morgan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit of grey T-Cut and a polishing cloth...

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    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's... good, because this looks terrifying

    Michael MacKinnon
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a young man with a Rover / the dashboard he couldn't see over....

    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He drove through a sign but came out feeling fine and traded it in for a Nova.

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    7cs56n9t6w
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irish driving at its finest

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    If you think only modern disasters can be this expensive, you'd be wrong. The shipwreck that's deemed the most costly in all of history happened in 1708. The San José, a ship of the Spanish treasure fleet, sank after a battle with the British and took with it a hold of gold, silver, jewelry, and emeralds. According to the newest estimates, the treasures inside the ship are worth from $7 billion to $18 billion.

    #16

    Air France A350 Had An Oopsie

    Jetliner tail scraping runway, sparks flying; an unfortunate incident likely to be costly.

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    FlamingZombies
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a tail strike, and it's somewhat common. It happens when the nose is pulled up too rapidly during takeoff or pulled up too sharply during landing.

    Jrog
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's common (they make up about 9% of aviation incidents), but it is incredibly expensive since the plane needs to be grounded, and half of it dismantled to check damage to the airframe. A tailstrike can cost anything from $50k (no damage, only inspection required) to over $5M (full rebuild of the bulkhead) + long unavailability of the plane. There was a prominent deadly accident (JAL123) that stemmed from a poorly repaired tailstrike.

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    Joe Reaves
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just make sure you repair it right and don't emulate JAL flight 123.

    USMC5815
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plane has worms.

    Ashlie Benson
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry guys, had Chipotle before take-off.

    DrBronxx
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    took me far too long to figure out what was happening because I thought that was water in the bottom of the picture.

    Subaru645
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just poppin a wheelie…showoff

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    #17

    Imagine Rear-Ending A Car Worth Over 1 Million Euros

    Expensive car accident at intersection, vintage white sports car rear-ended by black sedan.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess who's insurance just got canceled.

    Richard Graham
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Hagerty price guide values a steel-bodied 1955 300SL condition a #2 (Excellent) value of $1.4 million, an alloy-bodied version in equivalent condition has an average value of $6.7 million.

    Teutonic Disaster
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they stayed in the family, regarding the manufacturer.

    Agfox
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't feel too upset if it wasn't my fault

    Lyone Fein
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe now they'll stop tailgating?

    Liz Butt
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I am ever near a car like that, I stay right away from them.

    cugel.
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    Looks like it's worth about 100 euro

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    #18

    How To Lose Almost Half A Million In 24 Hours. [oc] Porsche 911 Gt3 Rs Put In A River The Day After It Was Purchased

    Incident scene with a rescue worker photographing a submerged vehicle in a river, suggesting a costly mishap.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water skis were not an available option for that model.

    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, the RS does NOT stand for "real submarine"...

    JoMeBee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, can't believe the most obvious quote wasn't said yet. "Where's the u-boat captain?" (Guess I'm showing my age ..

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He thought it was the James Bond version made by Q.

    April Pickett
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it put in the river or an accident?

    Robert Beveridge
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was an accident, but still, it was put in the river...

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    Kristen Woehlke
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watching too many Bond movies, I see? Well sweetie, it isn't an Aston Martin made by "Q"

    Pyla
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Porches are that expensive now?

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    The San José galleon sank near the shores of Colombia, and the shipwreck was recovered on its coast in 1981. Since then, there has been a fierce battle over who has the right to its treasures: Colombia, the Spanish, South American Indigenous groups, and even an American salvage company tried to claim it. 

    #19

    Ground Vehicle Drives Into The Enormous, Bright Red Port Nacelle Of Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 G-Vdot At Jfk

    Car wedged under airplane engine, costly incident at airport with staff assessing the situation, highlighting expensive mishap.

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    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly this is the engine's fault for sitting there like that where a complete idiot could hit it. /s

    Snazzy Smurf
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone needs to have a vision test.

    Caryn C Crespo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why you shouldn't text and drive

    Roshan Kassan
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You see boss, there was this bird that flew out of nowhere....

    Heather Menard
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a little scratch. Take the air out of the tires

    Lucy Reeves
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a ground controller this makes me cringe. It's my job to make sure all planes and other vehicles can get around the tarmac without hitting each other. I'm guessing the driver of the car was distracted by something or he wasn't authorised to be in that car at all.

    Rejectedkid
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    must be those self-driving cars... I mean they only detect LAND cars so this technically doesnt count

    Liz Butt
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Betcha he forgot to put it in park and put the handbrake on.

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    #20

    Big Oof

    $194,000 grand piano damaged by movers; incident seemed expensive and unfortunate.

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    John Mosley
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nimitz the Deplorable is happy about this I'm sure.

    g90814
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they had really good insurance. But RIP to the poor piano, hopefully it was salvageable.

    Ange Marsden
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Hires professional movers rather than relying on fam and friends with her priceless piano...*

    Paul C.
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Del Boy and Rodney would be my guess.

    TotallyNOTAFox
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for the correct spelling of "kaputt"

    keyboardtek
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    10 months ago

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    With high quality digital home recording so easy to do these days, there was really no need to have her piano transported to a studio to record it.

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    #21

    Hmmm... I Wonder What Happened Here

    Green sports car flipped onto its side next to a red SUV, likely an expensive incident.

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    Snazzy Smurf
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When driving on the shoulder goes wrong.

    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    at over 100 miles an hour because you think you are superior and entitled to do whatever you want and a van and a Suburban driver beg to differ!!

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    Sand Ers
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what happened, but I will never ever ever own a green Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

    TiredTitus
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't park there, mate.

    Vicki Perizzolo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing someone wasn't paying attention but maybe that's just me

    Roshan Kassan
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't sports cars designed to 'stick' to the road when moving?

    Liz Butt
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever it was. I ain't good.

    Kakashisith
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not KITT, it doesn`t have Sky Mode.

    Janelle Collard
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When some a**h*** won't let you pass on the shoulder on the freeway, in your shiny new Porsche...

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    The Colombian government wants to retrieve the wreckage and put it in a museum, an effort that would cost them a little over a million dollars. But archaeologists say that they find the fight over the treasure laughable.

    "The treasure of the San José should remain at the bottom of the sea, along with the human remains of the 600 crew members who died there,” Juan Guillermo Martín, a Colombian maritime archaeologist, says. "The treasure is part of the archaeological context, and as such has no commercial value. Its value is strictly scientific."

    #22

    Absolutely Shattered

    Truck accident with shattered glass spill, highlighting unfortunate incident and expensive damage on wet road.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would hate to be the one to clean up that mess.

    BrunoVI
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's gonna take a lot of white bread. (ICYMI, white bread is great for picking up tiny bits of broken glass.)

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    Teutonic Disaster
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I just tired or does it look like a giant aquarium that froze mid-burst.

    King Of Birbz
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's visually satisfying but also painful to see

    The Commentator
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ow! This water is really, really sharp!"

    Broccoli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks kind of pretty

    g90814
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given that the glass came out of a trash container/dumpster, it was likely already broken and going to recyle. Still a huge mess.

    WubiDubi
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some glass is more liquid than other glass.

    Stewie Cosmo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When walter white was transporting cargo today....

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    #23

    A Rough Day On The Waves

    Luxury yacht stranded on rocky coastline, highlighting an unfortunate and costly incident.

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    Snazzy Smurf
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hate when cliffs show up out of nowhere.

    Broccoli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when they just randomly spawn in front of you on foggy days!

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    Pferdchen
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five passengers set sail that day for a three hour tour, a three hour tour.

    James Peek
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The weather started getting rough. The tiny ship was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, The "Minnow" would be lost!

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    Robert Beveridge
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwwwwwwww. I feel so bad for these billionaires.

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear! That cliff just jumped out in front of me!! I cound't avoid it!!!

    painttheyellowsubgreen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously this was caused by delayed rendering between frames. Lag is a b***h.

    Azari Azalea
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, reminds me of the Concordia

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    #24

    You Crash His Ferrari, What Do You Tell To Your Dad ?

    Red sports car crashes into storefront, causing significant damage and looking expensive to repair.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Geico squirrels strike again.

    Jrog
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened in Andorra, in Sant Julià de Lòria, around Christmas 2021. An 82 year old drving a 1990s Ferrari 512TR (the so-called Testarossa, worth over €300k) lost control of the car, causing minor injuries to himself, a passenger and a clerk of the mall. The car was overspeeding and bounced repeatedly on the guardrail before crashing into the mall window.

    Chris Jones
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seen quite a few cases where people in their 80s have done this in Fords. Slightly less painful to the insurance companies I suppose!!

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    Caryn C Crespo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drive home in reverse and act dumb

    TMMITW
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say nothing. Join the army.

    Michael Largey
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daddy probably owns that mall, so he's double pissed.

    Maples Dad
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you know this person never worked day and night, every hour they could, and scrimped and saved to by this?

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    Robert Beveridge
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I swerved to avoid a blind grandma being helped across the street by a cub scout pack!"

    Vicki Perizzolo
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'd be halfway across country by the time he found out.

    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You tell Ferris to tell him!!

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    Oil spills can cost a pretty penny for oil giants. The 2010 BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig is the most expensive to date. Experts estimate that around four million barrels of oil flowed into the ocean over 87 days. BP will continue to pay for the marine restoration projects up until 2031. In the decade following the spill, BP has paid well over $71 billion.

    #25

    Airplane Eepy

    Small aircraft tipped over on wet tarmac at an airport, reflecting an unfortunate incident likely costing a fortune.

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    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There may have been some throwing up on that flight

    Jrog
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flipped by tornado winds in Florida. No serious damage, it has been repaired and is still flying to this day.

    geezeronthehill
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unsecured aircraft are very vulnerable to high winds.

    Talis
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little plane does not want to leave. Nice tantrum.

    TMTMTMTM
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the usual wheels-up landing.

    John Mosley
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    High winds and cheap tie-downs.

    Broccoli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Passengers have been evenly smeared on the walls of the plane

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    #26

    The Francis Scot Key Bridge This Morning

    Collapsed bridge over water at night, a likely expensive incident with significant repair costs.

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    April Pickett
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was a spectacular thing to see. It's not good, but seeing that bridge fall, section after section was something else.

    Bookworm
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a mess this is. Edit: Apparently I've been downvoted for saying the collapse of a bridge into one of the busiest harbors in the country is a mess. Thanks, guys.

    Deborah
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this a downvote? Baltimore is the busiest harbor on the east coast, it is a disaster

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    Agfox
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By the dawn's early light, then

    Kristen Woehlke
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And how many times have I been over that bridge?... Wow... That was heartbreaking!

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    #27

    ‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ Nft Went On Sale For $48m. It Ended With A Top Bid Of Just $280

    A person with a beard holding a microphone, sitting on a white chair, with a curtain backdrop at a conference.

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    Robert Beveridge
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I choose to think this is less "NFTs are stupid" and more "Xitter has always been a cesspool and everybody knows it"

    Ange Marsden
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NFTS: The tulips of the 21st century...

    David Morgan
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of, but at least with a tulip you had an actual tulip, and even though there were millions like it, no one was complaining that you had 'their' tulip...

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    Probably nothing can top space disasters on their scale of wreckage. Space exploration is, however, one of the most expensive human endeavors. Perhaps the most expensive failed space mission was when the space shuttle Colombia broke down while re-entering Earth in 2003. Adjusted to today's inflation, the value of the disaster would be $16.2 billion.

    #28

    One Of The Largest Power Shovels Ever Built Fell Into A Swamp

    A large industrial machine overturned in muddy waters, surrounded by debris, indicating a costly mishap.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I built a second power shovel! That one burned down, fell over, and then sank into the swamp.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is one way to get the dirt off.

    Agfox
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ogres everywhere else "Phew, not mine!"

    Glen Ellyn
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good grief! That is HUGE. Check out the cars in the background compared to this monster machine!

    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to be tough to stand that back up.

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    #29

    Ferrari 488 Pista In The River

    Man standing on a wrecked car in a river, depicting an unfortunate incident that looks expensive.

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    Agfox
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's-a me, Mario, and I'm-a Pist-a right-a now"

    Jrog
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MAy 2024, Garstattlast, Switzerland. The driver of the $400k Ferrari 488 Pista found himself in the river after being victim of a car accident that surprisingly was not caused by a speeding supercar.

    Mary Kelly
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lots of ferari's in these pics...just saying

    painttheyellowsubgreen
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think he understood how white water rafting worked.

    Spittnimage
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't punch it if you can't control it.

    Lyone Fein
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes a certain kind of special to be this bad of a driver.

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    #30

    Not An Expert In The Field But

    Damaged submarine covered with tarp, indicating an unfortunate incident likely leading to costly repairs.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's okay, we'll patch it - fetch the tarp!

    Avoidance_Panda
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bit of hazard tape, log the fault, let night shift handle it...

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    Jrog
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711). It hit an uncharted underwater mountain approximately 350 miles south of Guam Jan. 8, 2005

    Mark Alexander
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it's built by gluing cargo containers with cement. I have one of those tarps. It'd be an improvement.

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    keyboardtek
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well it was dark down there and we couldn't see where we were going...."

    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alright boys, get the duct tape!

    Broccoli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They need some more duct tape

    Kristen Woehlke
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that duct tape is going to help this...

    zims
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We called waste management and they said if it was in a trash bag they would pick it up."

    Apachebathmat
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will buff right out…comrade

    Has this talk about expensive accidents and disasters got you in the mood to see more, dear Pandas? Don't fret, we've got you! Check out our previous articles about the That Looked Expensive subreddit herehere, and here. And don't forget to share the expensive disasters that live in your head rent-free in the comments!

    #31

    Fire Inspector Accidentally Set Off My Ansul System

    Industrial kitchen with overflowing oil from fryers, suggesting a costly cleanup.

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    #32

    18-Wheeler Swimming In Alaska

    Truck submerged in water near a road, with two people in high-visibility jackets observing the incident.

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    Talis
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing some exercising in the shallow water. You can make it!

    Snazzy Smurf
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to hear the story behind this.

    Sven Grammersdorf
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/video/2024/09/05/crews-work-pull-semi-truck-out-water-after-splashing-into-turnagain-arm/

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    #33

    "What Kind Of Genius Created This?"

    Doomsday plane grounded after bird strike, highlighting an unfortunate expensive incident.

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    Glasofruix
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was made to withstand nuclear attacks, not birds, duh.

    David
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember, air intake for the engines are the weakpoint of any airplane

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    Talis
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it an angry bird?

    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was like a the military plane built in the 1980"s that could be invisible to radar unless it was hit by rain.

    Living Example
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In all fairness. it was a nuclear bird.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those birds the flying bullets of the sky.

    #34

    Instant Infinity Pool

    Landslide under a patio and pool, showing expensive damage to property.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lack of palification is disconcerting. That's third-world country construction standards.

    Jrog
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    QED, it's the U.S.A, Orange County: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11870785/Dramatic-moment-man-rescued-raging-LA-River-responder.html

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    #35

    Tornado Went Through My Workplace And 30,000 Are Without Electricity

    Damaged warehouse with collapsed roof, debris scattered; an unfortunate incident likely costing a fortune.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Yeah, we know we know... just keep producing! This break is going to docked from your pay."

    #36

    $4m Koenigsegg Jesko "Nur" Attack Burns Down In Athens, Greece

    Firefighter observing expensive car wreckage on highway; likely costly incident.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For that price it should have been fireproof.

    Anonymous Fox
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The driver and passenger were unharmed, and Koenigsegg replaced the car for free as the fire was due to a mechanical error.

    Jrog
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem with most supercars and catching fire is that they are not designed to idle or go slow. They can do 400 kmh on the track, but if they get stuck in traffic the airflow is not enough to cool the engine and they overheat, sometimes with this result.

    AnnaB
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's really pathetic is that there are some people in this world to whom that $4 mil would be just a drop in the bucket.

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    #37

    Garbage Truck Crashed Into Bridge

    Garbage truck stuck under an 11-foot bridge, showing unfortunate incident likely costing a fortune in damages.

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    g90814
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the famous bridge?

    Glen Ellyn
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the bridge you're thinking of is 11 foot, 8 inches. It's in Durham, North Carolina and is also known as the Can Opener Bridge. I guess this is his little brother?? 🤭 I just found this on YouTube for anyone who's interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO6x0eBnrmU The bridge has finally been raised, but still...

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    Bookworm
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it isn't a thing already, I feel like at random points when getting your CDL, you should have to tell the examiner how tall your vehicle is. Maybe we could cut down on some of this.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody forgot to duck!

    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Missed it by THIS much." Who knows the reference?

    #38

    The City Started Work On Our Neighbourhood Pond

    Yellow excavator stuck in muddy ground, likely an expensive incident in a park setting with trees.

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    Kay C
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Howzit boet. Lekker seeing another Saffa on here

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    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How nice of them to put some decorations into the pond!

    #39

    Lamborghini Wrecked In Crash Just 20 Minutes After Purchase

    Luxury car in a costly accident with police presence on a highway.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because you can buy something doesn't mean you should.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a neighbor in Florida who was gifted a Ferrari, (for giving someone an investment tip). He took the Formula 1 racing driving course to learn how to safely drive the Ferrari. He was adamant that all those high end high performance cars should not be driven by anyone who does not have the education to drive them saely.

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    RedHairedDragon
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work next to a dealership that sold expensive cars, like really expensive. Every time I drove past that place I always found it funny to see that the lamp post next to the entrance was bent

    Roshan Kassan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call to insurance: Erm, i didn't know how fast 'flooring it' would take it from 60 to 'oh lord'

    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the film "Defending You Life"

    LiuLiu
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    money does not equal brains

    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    Good

    Jaki
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez on a stick, what is wrong with you? Based on all your posts on this thread you seem miserable. If you’re having a bad day or something, that’s fine, just don’t celebrate the physical harm and monetary loss of others.

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    #40

    Imagine Dropping A Weather Satellite On The Shop Floor

    A damaged satellite lies on the floor in a lab, surrounded by yellow barriers, possibly an expensive incident.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read about that, mighty damned expensive as I recall. Not to mention the time lost waiting for the replacement.

    Roshan Kassan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that a technician didn't tighten the bolts that kept the satellite upright while turning and it cost over $100mill to repair.

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    #41

    Just Bought This Two Months Ago For ~100 Million Smh

    Airplane cabin with damaged section exposing another aircraft, highlighting an unfortunate incident that looks expensive.

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    AnnaB
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alaska airlines flight 1282. By some miracle, no one was sitting in the window or middle seats.

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    10 months ago

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    Amy
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank goodness they’re on the ground - I hope they were when it happened!

    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Planes don't just do that when they are sitting still.

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    #42

    Crashed Stealth Bomber

    Aerial view of an airfield incident, possibly costly, with emergency vehicles around a large aircraft.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A stealth bomber crashed? Bet no one saw that coming

    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see no plane, just some random cars

    Roshan Kassan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder if the pilot has a 'neurolyzer', for the locals....

    #43

    Lift Has Had Better Days

    Luxury car accident in garage, with parts scattered, likely a costly repair.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's going to cost you (the business).

    Agfox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do you even lift, Bro?"

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the car was heavier than it looked.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They didn't set the hoist pads correctly. That happens lots more often than you think.

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    #44

    That’s The Taxpayers Money

    Truck overturned in a ditch with a tank on a trailer, highlighting an unfortunate incident likely costly.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool story on this one. The tank is a danish Leopard 1A5DK, a 1990s tank that features improved armor and thus is quite on the chonky side. The tank was a retired unit that was reactivated and loaned to the Ukrainian armed forces as a trainer for tank crews, after Germany and other countries gave their stock of the aging -but still better than the average Ruzzky c**p- tanks to aid the Ukrainians fight the invaders. The truck was crossing another truck, moved to the shoulder of the road and the ground gave way under the fat tank's weight, toppling the vehicle without significant damage to the armored tank, and some bodywork required for the truck.

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That driver is in big trouble with his commander.

    Troy Parr
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Chassis ready for inspection Sir!"

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10/10 to whoever tied it down on the trailer!

    Arlnee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't worry they'll just sell it second hand to the local sheriff's office

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    #45

    Plane Lands So Heavily The Landing Gear Comes Through The Floor

    Damaged airplane interior floor exposing components, indicating an unfortunate and expensive incident.

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    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jan 20 2020, Airbus A321 operated by Russian "Nordwind Airlines" on a transfer flight from Moscow to Antalya (flight N4-1801). The crew failed the approach due to mismanaging tailwinds and flare timing, and touched down hard. No injuries but severe damage to the aiframe. The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) tried to sway the inquiry, did not follow international protocols, tampered with the black boxes and initially tried to blame weather. It took a lot of international scrutiny to keep the inquiry on tracks, and ultimately the accident was pinned to the severe lack of crew's skill.

    Lace Neil
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first guess was Aeroflot. I was close.

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    #46

    Nz Navy Ship Hits A Reef And Catches Fire Off The Coast Of Samoa

    Ship tilting and emitting smoke in the ocean, portraying an unfortunate incident and likely expensive damage.

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    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was there surveying the area to find reefs so job failed successfully.

    #47

    Lamborghini Revuelto Goes Up In Flames

    A car engulfed in flames on a road at night, near a McDonald's sign, illustrating an expensive unfortunate incident.

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    Joe Reaves
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you ever rent a Lambo definitely take out fire insurance.

    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: the Lambo takes the name from a famous bull that escaped a Corrida on August 1, 1880, and was nicknamed "Revuelto", meaning "rebel" or "rowdy". But, the name also means "scrambled eggs" in Spanish, so it's not uncommon for people to mock the name...

    #48

    It’s Likely Not Affordable

    Overloaded dump truck with a collapsed axle, illustrating an unfortunate and costly incident.

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    howdylee
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where do you get car jacks for that thing?! :)

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little tweak is all it needs....🤔

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some duct tape and she will be all set to go!

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    #49

    The Remains Of The Superheavy Booster Flown During Starship Flight 4

    Rusty rocket debris being retrieved from the ocean, illustrating an unfortunate incident that likely cost a fortune.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are salvaging it, see the ropes at the top.

    #50

    Some One Forgot To Lower The Dump On The Truck

    Truck crashes into building, causing expensive damage and a costly mess.

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    AnnaB
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serious question...I've seen a lot of videos where dump trucks have run into bridges. Is the dump part of the truck not visible from the driver seat?

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excavating friend was dropping 10 yards of soil, pulls forward to spread load "all of a sudden, it got real bright out, forced me to pay attention to power lines for sure"

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Attention to detail is something else!

    O. Puntia
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well .... didn't take out that light fixture ...

    #51

    Should I Change This ?

    Airplane wing struck by a light pole, illustrating an unfortunate incident that looks expensive.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On a positive note, it seems the light is still working

    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it obviously wasn't a light damage, then.

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    Ashlie Benson
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And with a broken wing, she still flies. She keeps an eye on the sky.

    #52

    Dumpster On Roof

    Damaged house with dumpster on roof and a dented car, illustrating unfortunate expensive incidents.

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    Dawn Marie
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to be either a tornado or a hurricane.

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    #53

    The 86 Meter Long Saudi Prince's Kingdom 5kr, Once Owned By Trump And Used In The Bond Movie “Never Say Never Again”, Crashed Into A Quay In Bizerte, Tunisia

    Yacht crashed into dock with onlookers, illustrating an expensive incident likely costing a fortune.

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    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    Awesome! Hope it sank!

    Valegro
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There a reason you're so bitter today? Or is this just your general attitude?

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    #54

    Someone's Insurance Company Isn't Going To Be Happy

    Damaged futuristic car on a tow truck, highlighting unfortunate incidents that looked expensive.

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    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    Also, anyone dumbfuq enough to buy a Cybertruck, especially now that we know Muskolini's a fascist, deserves to lose their money.

    Michael None
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My heart goes out to them. F*****g Nazi's.

    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    Not the insurance company's fault, it clearly says In god We Trust. It's religion that's at fault

    Mr.Mister
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In god we trust stands on the towtruck.....

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    #55

    Thousands Of New Cars Underwater In The Port Of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

    Flooded parking lot with submerged cars, highlighting an expensive incident likely costing a fortune.

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    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We'll just dry them off and nobody has to know.

    #56

    That Looks Extremely Expensive

    Damaged aircraft on carrier deck with crew member nearby; incident looks expensive due to visible destruction.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doesn't look expensive. Not anymore...

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scrap aluminum must be worth a tidy sum.

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    Lsai Aeon
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Topper Harley at it again

    Roshan Kassan
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Control tower: Pilot - did you leave the docking clamps or handbrake on???

    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the rear end of a F-14, and yes that is expensive

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    #57

    Wood Ain’t Cheap!

    Partially collapsed barn structure, suggesting an expensive incident with significant damage.

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it can be repurposed.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, firewood ain't cheap either!

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    #58

    New Photos Of The $80 Million Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, Showing A Blade Completely Broken Off And Lodged Into A Martian Sand Dune

    A small drone submerged in beige liquid, implying an expensive mishap.

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    Nimitz
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed to achieve 5 flights over 30 days, it lasted 3 years and helped discover enough to actually contribute something to the human race. That was money well spent.

    Badulesia
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better say "scientific knowledge" rather than "human race".

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    Petra Peitsch
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't belong here. It's more a big win, that it lasted 3 years. It wasn't supoosed to.

    Legendbird
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noo space puppy is ouchied!

    #59

    Amg Gtr Goes Snorkeling In A River

    Luxury car submerged in water, representing an unfortunate and expensive incident.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it about these idiots paying $$$ for a car then driving them into the lake? /s

    Potato Vic
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They want to impress the fishues

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    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is the new AMG submarine.

    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you go fast for quite some time, you get very thirsty. Can relate!

    #60

    Can Anyone Explain Me This New Trend In Car Tuning?

    Luxury car missing wheels on a sidewalk, likely an unfortunate incident costing a fortune.

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    Kay C
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    South African style! But usually there's a nice man around the corner who happens to sell the wheels you need.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All rotors, no tires.

    Lace Neil
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's usually what happens when you park in West Ham.

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    #61

    A Three Million Dollar Caterpillar 793 Haul Truck

    A large dump truck appears damaged, with melted tires, possibly indicating an expensive unfortunate incident.

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    #62

    Truck Hit An Overpass On The Way To Delivering This Cnc Machine

    Damaged industrial machine in a factory, showing exposed wires and panels after an unfortunate incident.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For anyone interested, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) is the automated control of tools by means of a computer.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pity it didn't control the tool driving the truck.

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    Mr.Mister
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someones day is going to be miserabel and the other ones going to be really sh!tty

    #63

    When You Thought You Got The Keys To The Boat

    Jet partially submerged in the ocean, symbolizing an unfortunate incident with potential costly consequences.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooh, a F-35 is very expensive nowadays

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why that dude didn't get his jet from Pepsi! (even though it was not a F35, I know)

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    #64

    Lamborghini Burned Up Last Night In Connecticut

    Firefighters assess a burned luxury car after an expensive incident at night.

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    #65

    Alleged Arson Attack Destroys Multi-Million Dollar 80 Car Collection

    Damaged vintage cars in a burnt garage, showcasing expensive unfortunate incidents.

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    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    Applause! Applause! People collect this s**t and hoard assets instead of using those resources to help others.

    Simon Chen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So people having nice things is a bad thing? Someone who collects cars does that usually because they like nice cars. Someone who earned money to buy nice things is supposed to donate money instead? Wich amount of money is reasonable to keep in your opinion? What a stupid statement

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    #66

    Ferrari Blew Through A Roundabout In Houston

    Silver sports car with severe side damage after an expensive incident, attended by emergency vehicles on a residential street.

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    Talis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Houston, we have a problem!

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it would be Texas

    Michael None
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Texas is becoming the new Florida.

    #67

    A Ferrari, Worth $300k, Crashed In France

    Yellow sports car accident in a grassy field, looking expensive with probable high repair costs.

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a reason Ferrari offers lessons when you buy a car. All these smashed supercars are clearly people that don't know how to drive them, it is not like driving your old Renault Twingo.

    Ace
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might have cost 300k, but I don't think it's "worth" 300k

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google Maps strikes again.

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's with all the Ferraris?

    Jrog
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ferrari are rear-engine, and have a lot of power over lightweight chassis. The one in the photo should be a 488, that weighs about 1300 kg but can put out 670hp at 750Nm... that's slightly less weight than a Peugeot 208 compact car, but seven times the power and three times the torque. This allows extreme performances, but require some skill to handle. These people have the money, but not the driving skills to match.

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    #68

    Shield Lost During Spacewalk Outside The International Space Station

    Astronaut outside spacecraft in space, with Earth in the background, highlighting an expensive incident.

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    #69

    Yamaha Fell Down On A Firebird

    Motorcycle accident in a garage with a vintage car and numerous trophies, suggesting an unfortunate and costly incident.

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    #70

    Speedy Delivery

    A silver car hangs off a truck, appearing to be an expensive unfortunate incident on a residential street.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old boy on the bicycle is having a great time with it.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone didn't buckle up.

    #71

    Olympic Motorsports In Boca Raton Totaled My Bmw M4

    Overturned blue car on the side of the road with emergency responders nearby; an unfortunate incident.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does this car have the worst quality paint job I have ever seen?

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will buff right out!

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops, hate when that happens.

    #72

    $2.3 Million One Of One Lotus Evija X Crashes At Goodwood Festival Of Speed

    Luxury car crash amidst smoke, likely a costly incident.

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    #73

    Another One, I Think They Should Use Loctite On Wheels In South Africa

    Truck incident on a dirt road without wheels, likely an expensive mistake.

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    Dave In MD
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since it is supported on blocks I don't think this is an accident.

    Nicola Mawson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. They were stolen. I have lock nuts for a reason

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    #74

    [oc] Someone Without Insurance Hit My Neighbors Ferrari

    Damaged luxury car in driveway, showcasing an unfortunate incident that likely cost a fortune.

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    Nimitz
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    10 months ago

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    I wouldn't leave a note, just drive away and take the risk

    Mr.Mister
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then you getting sued hefty.....have fun

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    #75

    Happened In My City Earlier This Week. Guy Barely Had The Car A Full Week Yet

    A blue luxury car badly damaged in a crash, parts scattered, likely a costly incident.

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    CatatonicConverter
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's why they call it a Bentley.

    Snazzy Smurf
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch! I hope insurance was up to par!

    #76

    You Can’t Park There, Sir!

    Expensive-looking incident with a fallen gas station sign damaging a car against a graffitied wall.

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    #77

    Heard That The Driver Tried Shifting The Loader But Ran Up The Nose Of The Trailer And Tipped

    Trucks in a parking lot with a fallen digger between them, suggesting an unfortunate expensive incident.

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    #78

    The License Plate Wins The Foreshadowing Prize Of The Week

    Damaged Peugeot car involved in an unfortunate incident, with a broken front bumper on a street.

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    #79

    This Doesn't Look Like A Fun Repair

    Car roof with a large, circular crack in the glass parked under a streetlight at night.

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carglass will fix that in a few minutes.

    Mr.Mister
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just replace the glass, problem solved

    Mary Kelly
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    under ten minyutes to replace

    #80

    Yacht Washes Ashore During Hurricane Milton

    Two large boats tilted and partially submerged at a dock, illustrating unfortunate incidents that looked expensive.

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    #81

    Another Day In Chicago

    Damaged car with smashed rear window, illustrating an expensive incident.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same thing happened to me. But it wasn't vandalism. I got in my car one day and when I shut the door the whole thing imploded. It sounded like someone dropped a bucket of ice. No one has any idea why it happened. It's possible I had a crack that wasn't obviously visible.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another day in any city anywhere on Earth.

    #82

    One Of 36 In The World Lamborghini Huracan Evo Gt's Was Crashed Into By A Guy In A Toyota Aqua In Mongolia

    Two cars in a rear-end collision on a city street, possibly an expensive accident.

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    Jaki
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you assume all people with nice cars are such horrible people? Maybe this person has a passion for cars and loves their history, so perhaps he worked hard and made a name for himself and became successful and bought that car with hard earned cash. Don’t hate someone because they have something better than you do.

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    #83

    Buddy Took A Loss In Naples, Fl Following The Hurricane

    Damaged sports car in a garage, indicating an unfortunate incident likely costing a fortune.

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    April Pickett
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, that bodywork will puff right out with the vacuum thingy they use. A new paint job and you are good to go.

    Connor N
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was living in Naples at the time. Lost my apartment. So glad I moved back to Chicago

    #84

    $15,000 Coated Hvac Condenser Tipped Off The Delivery Truck

    Workers inspecting a large damaged unit outdoors under trees; likely an expensive incident.

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    #85

    Meh $1300

    Broken expensive tool on a workbench with gloves and other instruments nearby.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Context would be great.

    Anthony Elmore
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know the exact application of the tool in the photo, but it appears to be an instrument not unlike a micrometer, but for measuring an inside diameter. Mitutoyo makes high-end measurement instruments, and only $1300 to replace one of their more intricate tools is a blessing. I worked with one of Mitutoyo's CMM devices (Big computer operated measurement device, room-sized machine) and the power cord for it alone was $100. The collision sensors were between $1500-$3000 for something about the size of my thumb. The actual head that carries the sensor and probes as the machine measures cost $50,000 and up and is fairly easy to break if you're not careful. Measurement tools in general are ungodly expensive.

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