Magneto and Professor X caused the most vehicular damage throughout the X-Men films totaling over $500 million combined. Magneto was responsible for destroying 205 vehicles while using his magnetic abilities to demolish ships and drop a submarine. Professor X took over the mind of a Russian commander to destroy a cruiser, accounting for his sole act of vehicular damage. In total, the mutants damaged over 238 vehicles with a combined cost of over $1.8 billion according to the document.
2009/2010 Auto Industry Analysis: GM's TRANSITION TO CHINA
As the latest news travels of another top executive falling from grace -- this time Fritz Henderson from his short-lived position as company president -- it leaves a disturbing possibility. During a conference call discussion of its latest vehicle sales numbers on December 1, the announcement was confirmed that an international search would be made to find the best replacement for Henderson. With the subtle and inexorable movement toward the East that has progressed so far, it\'s apparent a new GM leader likely could come from the ranks of its executive force native to China, making the ownership conscription almost complete. That\'s a main reason for our report.
The story unfolds in flashback with plodding and predictable regularity. The fact that some undoubtedly will feign surprise as it becomes more obvious should be an expected reaction. Having traveled a beaten trail lulled by previous pronouncements of corporate direction can have a numbing, unquestioning effect.
How the present position of GM was set in motion is an exercise in a somewhat greedy corporate strategy flanked by blinders. In a quest for expansion and untapped Asian dollars GM, several decades ago, made the bold move of seeking out a business footprint in that Communist-controlled country.
2009/2010 Auto Industry Analysis: GM's TRANSITION TO CHINA
As the latest news travels of another top executive falling from grace -- this time Fritz Henderson from his short-lived position as company president -- it leaves a disturbing possibility. During a conference call discussion of its latest vehicle sales numbers on December 1, the announcement was confirmed that an international search would be made to find the best replacement for Henderson. With the subtle and inexorable movement toward the East that has progressed so far, it\'s apparent a new GM leader likely could come from the ranks of its executive force native to China, making the ownership conscription almost complete. That\'s a main reason for our report.
The story unfolds in flashback with plodding and predictable regularity. The fact that some undoubtedly will feign surprise as it becomes more obvious should be an expected reaction. Having traveled a beaten trail lulled by previous pronouncements of corporate direction can have a numbing, unquestioning effect.
How the present position of GM was set in motion is an exercise in a somewhat greedy corporate strategy flanked by blinders. In a quest for expansion and untapped Asian dollars GM, several decades ago, made the bold move of seeking out a business footprint in that Communist-controlled country.
QC101: An Introductory Course to Quizzing, was held from 13th April to 18th April 2022.
The MARVEL-ous Quiz: A Quiz on Marvel was conducted by Sahil, Dhrutisundar and Aryandeep. It was hosted on Unstop on 17th April.
As AlphaGo demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) can beat human intelligence in complex situations, what does this mean for the future? Will robots be our willing servants so we can relax and take it easy while they do all the work, or will they rise up and fight against us? What about space travel, genetic modification, clean energy? What would society look like if the future could be predicted? Or if death could be reversed? Or if our own intelligence could be modified or augmented?
Science fiction stories in books and movies explore these kind of questions, and by exploring different types of society, they show us truths about own society. What insights about the world we live in can we gain by looking at alternative worlds?
Dr Matt Easton
-----------------
Matt is from the UK, currently studying Chinese in Beijing before applying to work as a research scientist here in China. He is a Christian, a physicist, a musician, a gamer, a husband and a father. He has had a long interest in science fiction along with other types of fiction, and other types of science. He studied Physics at Oxford University and Imperial College London, and worked in research at University College London and Smiths Detection UK. He has a wife, Farrah, and two young sons, Zachariah and Nathanael.
All About Transformers (Updated Version)Amuro Wesley
Updated version of my Transformers story and toys e-magazine-and-catalogue starting with The Last Knight in anticipation of the movie later this month.
𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙨.
Over the 10 years, we have gained a strong foothold in the market due to our range's high quality, competitive prices, and time-lined delivery schedules.
Comprehensive program for Agricultural Finance, the Automotive Sector, and Empowerment . We will define the full scope and provide a detailed two-week plan for identifying strategic partners in each area within Limpopo, including target areas.:
1. Agricultural : Supporting Primary and Secondary Agriculture
• Scope: Provide support solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, Makhado, and Giyani.
2. Automotive Sector: Partnerships with Mechanics and Panel Beater Shops
• Scope: Develop collaborations with automotive service providers to improve service quality and business operations.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Lephalale, Mokopane, Phalaborwa, and Bela-Bela.
3. Empowerment : Focusing on Women Empowerment
• Scope: Provide business support support and training to women-owned businesses, promoting economic inclusion.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Musina, Burgersfort, and Louis Trichardt.
We will also prioritize Industrial Economic Zone areas and their priorities.
Sign up on https://profilesmes.online/welcome/
To be eligible:
1. You must have a registered business and operate in Limpopo
2. Generate revenue
3. Sectors : Agriculture ( primary and secondary) and Automative
Women and Youth are encouraged to apply even if you don't fall in those sectors.
In this presentation, we have discussed a very important feature of BMW X5 cars… the Comfort Access. Things that can significantly limit its functionality. And things that you can try to restore the functionality of such a convenient feature of your vehicle.
Symptoms like intermittent starting and key recognition errors signal potential problems with your Mercedes’ EIS. Use diagnostic steps like error code checks and spare key tests. Professional diagnosis and solutions like EIS replacement ensure safe driving. Consult a qualified technician for accurate diagnosis and repair.
What Does the PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual Message Mean for You...Autohaus Service and Sales
Learn what "PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual" means for your Mercedes-Benz. This message indicates a malfunction in the parking assistance system, potentially due to sensor issues or electrical faults. Prompt attention is crucial to ensure safety and functionality. Follow steps outlined for diagnosis and repair in the owner's manual.
"Trans Failsafe Prog" on your BMW X5 indicates potential transmission issues requiring immediate action. This safety feature activates in response to abnormalities like low fluid levels, leaks, faulty sensors, electrical or mechanical failures, and overheating.
QC101: An Introductory Course to Quizzing, was held from 13th April to 18th April 2022.
The MARVEL-ous Quiz: A Quiz on Marvel was conducted by Sahil, Dhrutisundar and Aryandeep. It was hosted on Unstop on 17th April.
As AlphaGo demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) can beat human intelligence in complex situations, what does this mean for the future? Will robots be our willing servants so we can relax and take it easy while they do all the work, or will they rise up and fight against us? What about space travel, genetic modification, clean energy? What would society look like if the future could be predicted? Or if death could be reversed? Or if our own intelligence could be modified or augmented?
Science fiction stories in books and movies explore these kind of questions, and by exploring different types of society, they show us truths about own society. What insights about the world we live in can we gain by looking at alternative worlds?
Dr Matt Easton
-----------------
Matt is from the UK, currently studying Chinese in Beijing before applying to work as a research scientist here in China. He is a Christian, a physicist, a musician, a gamer, a husband and a father. He has had a long interest in science fiction along with other types of fiction, and other types of science. He studied Physics at Oxford University and Imperial College London, and worked in research at University College London and Smiths Detection UK. He has a wife, Farrah, and two young sons, Zachariah and Nathanael.
All About Transformers (Updated Version)Amuro Wesley
Updated version of my Transformers story and toys e-magazine-and-catalogue starting with The Last Knight in anticipation of the movie later this month.
𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙨.
Over the 10 years, we have gained a strong foothold in the market due to our range's high quality, competitive prices, and time-lined delivery schedules.
Comprehensive program for Agricultural Finance, the Automotive Sector, and Empowerment . We will define the full scope and provide a detailed two-week plan for identifying strategic partners in each area within Limpopo, including target areas.:
1. Agricultural : Supporting Primary and Secondary Agriculture
• Scope: Provide support solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, Makhado, and Giyani.
2. Automotive Sector: Partnerships with Mechanics and Panel Beater Shops
• Scope: Develop collaborations with automotive service providers to improve service quality and business operations.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Lephalale, Mokopane, Phalaborwa, and Bela-Bela.
3. Empowerment : Focusing on Women Empowerment
• Scope: Provide business support support and training to women-owned businesses, promoting economic inclusion.
• Target Areas: Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Musina, Burgersfort, and Louis Trichardt.
We will also prioritize Industrial Economic Zone areas and their priorities.
Sign up on https://profilesmes.online/welcome/
To be eligible:
1. You must have a registered business and operate in Limpopo
2. Generate revenue
3. Sectors : Agriculture ( primary and secondary) and Automative
Women and Youth are encouraged to apply even if you don't fall in those sectors.
In this presentation, we have discussed a very important feature of BMW X5 cars… the Comfort Access. Things that can significantly limit its functionality. And things that you can try to restore the functionality of such a convenient feature of your vehicle.
Symptoms like intermittent starting and key recognition errors signal potential problems with your Mercedes’ EIS. Use diagnostic steps like error code checks and spare key tests. Professional diagnosis and solutions like EIS replacement ensure safe driving. Consult a qualified technician for accurate diagnosis and repair.
What Does the PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual Message Mean for You...Autohaus Service and Sales
Learn what "PARKTRONIC Inoperative, See Owner's Manual" means for your Mercedes-Benz. This message indicates a malfunction in the parking assistance system, potentially due to sensor issues or electrical faults. Prompt attention is crucial to ensure safety and functionality. Follow steps outlined for diagnosis and repair in the owner's manual.
"Trans Failsafe Prog" on your BMW X5 indicates potential transmission issues requiring immediate action. This safety feature activates in response to abnormalities like low fluid levels, leaks, faulty sensors, electrical or mechanical failures, and overheating.
Core technology of Hyundai Motor Group's EV platform 'E-GMP'Hyundai Motor Group
What’s the force behind Hyundai Motor Group's EV performance and quality?
Maximized driving performance and quick charging time through high-density battery pack and fast charging technology and applicable to various vehicle types!
Discover more about Hyundai Motor Group’s EV platform ‘E-GMP’!
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Discover the reasons why your BMW’s Active Steering malfunction warning might come on. From electrical glitches to mechanical failures and software anomalies, addressing these promptly with professional inspection and maintenance ensures continued safety and performance on the road, maintaining the integrity of your driving experience.
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Upgrading the brakes of your car? Keep these things in mind before doing so. Additionally, start using an OBD 2 GPS tracker so that you never miss a vehicle maintenance appointment. On top of this, a car GPS tracker will also let you master good driving habits that will let you increase the operational life of your car’s brakes.
Why Is Your BMW X3 Hood Not Responding To Release CommandsDart Auto
Experiencing difficulty opening your BMW X3's hood? This guide explores potential issues like mechanical obstruction, hood release mechanism failure, electrical problems, and emergency release malfunctions. Troubleshooting tips include basic checks, clearing obstructions, applying pressure, and using the emergency release.
What Exactly Is The Common Rail Direct Injection System & How Does It WorkMotor Cars International
Learn about Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) - the revolutionary technology that has made diesel engines more efficient. Explore its workings, advantages like enhanced fuel efficiency and increased power output, along with drawbacks such as complexity and higher initial cost. Compare CRDi with traditional diesel engines and discover why it's the preferred choice for modern engines.
5 Warning Signs Your BMW's Intelligent Battery Sensor Needs AttentionBertini's German Motors
IBS monitors and manages your BMW’s battery performance. If it malfunctions, you will have to deal with an array of electrical issues in your vehicle. Recognize warning signs like dimming headlights, frequent battery replacements, and electrical malfunctions to address potential IBS issues promptly.
3. The following mutants are known to be extremely dangerous and have been
known to cause a lot of damage to vehicles throughout the X-Men saga.
If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, immediately
contact the Department of Mutant Affairs!
WARNING!
5. MAGNETOERIK LEHNSHERR
real
name
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$270,749,585
205
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
Throughout the films, Magneto destroys over 200 vehicles, a feat
understandable given his ability to control metals. Some of the more
impressive instances of destruction occur in X-Men: First Class when
Erik picks up and drops an entire submarine and uses an anchor to
completely demolish a luxury yacht.
Magneto is arguably one of the most powerful mutants. His
powers first surfaced during his imprisonment at Auschwitz during
WWII and include the ability to control all forms of magnetism, the
iron in a person’s blood, and the Earth’s EM field, which enables
him to fly.
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6. PROFESSOR X
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$251,783,532
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
CHARLES XAVIER
real
name
1
Professor X, the leader and creator of the X-Men,
is an incredibly powerful telepath and scientific
genius. He has a wide array of telepathic powers,
including the ability to make himself invisible by
manipulating the minds of others.
Professor X isn’t really known to cause much
damage, which makes the $251 million dollar
price tag so surprising. What tipped him over to
the destructive side was when he took over
the mind of a Russian commander in X-Men:
First Class to destroy a Russian cruiser.
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7. T O T A L V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E C A U S E D B YT O T A L V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E C A U S E D B Y
$285,383,532
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8. pyro
While this powerful mutant can control fire, he
cannot create it. Pyro was a student of Professor
X and lived at the X-Mansion for a short time until
he left the X-Men and joined Magneto’s Brotherhood.
Most of Pyro’s damage was inflicted at the end
of X-Men: The Last Stand when Magneto threw
car after car while Pyro torched them. He also
imposed severe damage on a couple of cop cars
outside of Bobby’s house in X2: X-Men United.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$175,439
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
JOHN ALLERDYCE
real
name
15
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9. ICEMAN
Iceman, a student of Professor X, has the ability to generate
and manipulate ice and snow and can freeze most things. He
has also been known to have the ability to turn his body
into an organic ice form, rendering him able to withstand
being completely surrounded by fire without being hurt.
The only vehicular damage Bobby did was
to a single sedan in X-Men: The Last Stand
when he froze a car that had been tossed
and torched by Magneto and Pyro.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$5,292VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
ROBERT ìBOBBYî DRAKE
real
name
1
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10. T O T A L V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E C A U S E D B YT O T A L V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E C A U S E D B Y
$776,098,665
VIEW THE INFOGRAPHIC
11. sabertooth
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$8,788
VICTOR CREED
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
3
Sabretooth, born in 1830, is half
brother to Wolverine. He has several
animal-like abilities and has a healing capacity like
Wolverine. Sabretooth is generally allied with Magneto's
Brotherhood, though there are times that his allegiance to
family, his half-brother, wins out.
Despite Sabretooth’s fearsome appearance, he isn’t
that destructive. He causes minor body damage to
three vehicles, including Logan’s truck in X-Men: Origins
when he scrapes the hood with his claws.
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12. WOLVERINE
This mutant is one of the most popular mutants
throughout the X-Men saga. His past is murky and
somewhat unknown, even to him. Born in 1832, his
regenerative healing factor allows him not only to heal
from most wounds in a matter of seconds, but also
dramatically slows down his aging process. He goes by
Logan, his biological father’s last name.
Throughout the films, Wolverine slashes and claws up both
foe and vehicle. Most of his damage was done in X-Men
Origins: Wolverine when he slashes two military Humvees
and destroys a Boeing Apache AH-64D Helicopter. This
second one cost a cool $18,000,000 in damages.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$33,280,989
JAMES HOWLETT, AKA LOGAN
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
8
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13. FORD CROWN VICTORIA,
If you want to escape mutant
destruction scratch-free, don’t hop in a
the standard police vehicle
in these films.
8 are obliterated
Throughout the X-Men saga, at least
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14. TOAD
Toad, a member of Magneto's Brotherhood, is
probably one of the lesser-appreciated mutants
all around. His tongue can stretch up to 13
feet, he can leap far distances, and he once
spat slime on Jean Grey's face, leaving her
unable to breathe.
The damage Toad does happens when he grabs
Cyclops’s visor, causing Cyclops to shoot his Optic
Blasts at several nearby vehicles.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$15,237
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
MORTIMER TOYNBEE
real
name
2
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15. Phoenix
Jean Grey, one of the most powerful mutants,
was able to lift objects at will with her mind from
a young age. For years Professor X works to
create psychic barriers to restrain her powers, but
this ultimately causes her to develop a suppressed
alter ego, known as the Phoenix. Among Jean’s
incredible powers is the ability to disintegrate her
opponents through powerful telekinesis.
Jean may be mostly well-intentioned, but in In X-Men:
The Last Stand, she, as Phoenix, disintegrates the
X-Jet. This pricey plane, based on the SR-71 Blackbird,
is valued at well over $247 million with inflation taken
into account.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$247,971,790
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
JEAN GREY
real
name
6
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16. T O T A L N U M B E R O F V E H I C L E S D A M A G E D I NT O T A L N U M B E R O F V E H I C L E S D A M A G E D I N
238
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17. CYCLOPS
This mutant is one of the first members of the
X-Men, and as such, is chosen to succeed Professor
X. He has the ability to fire beams from his eyes
called Optic Blasts, though these blasts are
uncontrollable; he wears glasses made of ruby
quartz which allow him to control them.
Most of the vehicular damage Cyclops inflicts is
somewhat unintentional; in X-Men, he shoots Sabretooth
off of the Statue of Liberty who falls and destroys a
fishing boat valued at around $300,000.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$315,471
SCOTT SUMMERS
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
3
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18. RIPTIDE
Riptide is a mutant who is able to create and manipulate
powerful whirlwinds with his hands. He can also, by
spinning his body, essentially become a human tornado.
The majority of damage Riptide racks up comes from the
destruction of the first X-Jet in X-Men: First Class. The
valuation of the X-Jet was based on the SR-71 Blackbird
with additional technology and inflation taken into account.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$247,969,290
JANOS QUESTAD
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
5
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19. RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP
$251,783,532.24
Most expensive damaged vehicle:
The Russian Battleship destroyed by Professor X in
X-Men: First Class tops out at the most expensive
damaged vehicle, followed closely by the X-Jet
($247,961,790), of which three are destroyed
throughout the films.
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20. JUGGERNAUT
Juggernaut, after being freed from US Forces imprisonment, is
recruited into Magneto’s Brotherhood. His immense strength,
speed and force make him a formidable weapon and his skin,
muscle and bone structures are four times denser than that
of a normal human being.
Juggernaut racks up all of his vehicular damage in a single
occurrence: in X-Men: The Last Stand, this destructive mutant
barrels over an Up-Armored Humvee, an easy though costly
feet for Juggernaut.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$219,899
CAIN MARKO
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED: 1
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21. THE BLOB
Blob’s main source of power and strength comes
from his extensive proportions. The fat tissues in his
epidermis absorb the impact of any blows and his
nerve endings do not transmit tactile perception to
his brain, causing him to feel very little pain. He
usually knocks his opponents out by merely
bouncing off of them with his immense midsection.
Fred’s single vehicle-damaging act was in X-Men
Origins: Wolverine when he stops a missile inside an
Abrams M1 Tank gun, causing the tank to explode.
DAMAGE INFLICTED:
$8,851,124
FRED DUKES
real
name
VEHICLES
DESTROYED:
1
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22. T O T A L C O S T O F V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E I NT O T A L C O S T O F V E H I C U L A R D A M A G E I N
$1,833,836,503.87
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