07/10/2008 17:56. They say that, if the Romans (or whoever it was, for no one knows for sure) had not sacked the library at Alexandria in ancient times the Normans would have invaded England with nuclear weapons in 1066, so detrimental was its loss to the progress of human civilisation.

Could that explain why the new Audi A4 is so underwhelming, I wonder?

You see, I own an A4. It's 10 years old, with the über 1990's aubergine paint and a turbo with a mind of its own, but I have grown very fond of it, in much the way that one remains fond of an old, incontinent labrador.

I've learned to ignore the bad smells, strange stains and the mess it leaves on the drive and appreciate its loyalty and character
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