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		abraae on Aug 27, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 4WD vs. AWD. What's the Difference? Here in New Zealand we lay claim to the steepest street in the world at 1:2.86 gradient https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_Street. There's an annual charity event that involves the rolling of over 30,000 Jaffas (spherical confectionery-coated chocolate confectionery) down the hill.

markdown on Aug 28, 2016 [–]

How have I not heard of this event? Sounds similar to (and less dangerous than) cheese rolling.

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