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Motorcycle tour of Death Valley turns fatal as thermometer cracks 128 degrees (www.latimes.com)
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[–] torsday 5 points 5 months ago

I worked in the area long ago. Rangers told me about German tourists that would rent those big motorcycles and drive through Death Valley and get into trouble. Coming from Europe, they wouldn't appreciate just how hot "hot" could get. (note: I'm not sure the nationality involved here)