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Smashing Atom: Ariel Atom V8 vs. Large Hadron Collider

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The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.

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The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.

The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.

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The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.
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The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.

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The Ariel Atom V8 takes a spin around the CERN globe.

Ariel Atom V8

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The Ariel Atom V8 looks like one of those European kids' toys that only varsity geeks would attempt to build, which, in a way, it is.

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The Ariel Atom V8 looks like one of those European kids' toys that only varsity geeks would attempt to build, which, in a way, it is.
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Better hope a goose isn't crossing the road when you're exiting a corner.

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Better hope a goose isn't crossing the road when you're exiting a corner.

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The author gives the scientist a thrill ride.

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The author gives the scientist a thrill ride.

The author gives the scientist a thrill ride.

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The author gives the scientist a thrill ride.
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Tom Salt driving the Ariel Atom V8.

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Tom Salt driving the Ariel Atom V8.

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Tom Salt driving the Ariel Atom V8.

Tom Salt driving the Ariel Atom V8.

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Smashing Atom: Ariel Atom V8 vs. Large Hadron Collider

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Smashing Atom: Ariel Atom V8 vs. Large Hadron Collider

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