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Old 06-23-2012, 05:50 PM   #18 (permalink)
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But please don't have children before you do. First, because you don't want to leave kids to face this world without a parent. And second, because Social Darwinism suggests that they'd only wind up spawning a race of hairy-palmed Morlocks.
Not sure this writing style is best suited for the masses, but I LOLed! The humor makes a good point while keeping the tone light.

Does the section go on to explain drafting at longer following distances? It's doubtful anyone here is drafting at 10ft behind a tractor/trailer, but there has been discussion of the benefits of close-following behind one. I don't recall exactly what I read, but there may be benefits to following even as far as 120ft?

I'd be interested in providing feedback for the book. Sounds like a very good idea, and I'm surprised it hasn't really been done for the layperson before.
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