If they notice abnormally vigorous dark green growth along the train track from the plant to the destination they might get to the bottom of it.

How much do you think a rail car can carry?

Nailed it.

Almost always the current common use of “consequence” is as a synonym for punishment. No one says “As a consequence of their actions the athlete was awarded a gold medal at the Olympics.” They say “Because someone did a thing I disagree with they should face consequences.”

The thieves are now showing up with guns. Alarms won’t stop them. Good lighting won’t stop them. I expect that as time goes by attempts to shield or cage the convertors will see the thieves retaliate by vandalizing the cars or just setting them on fire. Can’t get the convertor, take a few seconds to break every…

First - tabloid readers pay for this degenerate content.

First - tabloid readers pay for this degenerate content.

The paparazzi won’t go faster than they do, so any high speed is on the previously royal couple and their driver.

No one asked the dealer - “How did you obtain the car?”

There is no requirement that markets be efficient. Also note that global companies can sustain off-peak performance in the short term to secure a long term monopoly benefit.

The origin of the problem is makers of the chairs. They could work with airlines and airports to change the designs to have obvious handholds and clear operating instructions - you mention the powered ones - they can reach 500 pounds easily.

A sewage truck spill is 100X more oppressive than manure is.

Wait for someone to snitch on the Rebel Alliance: https://time.com/5003661/viral-star-wars-levitating-bike/

It’s a tricky problem. Some catalytic convertors are mounted in front of the engine as part of the exhaust down-pipe, but they generate a huge amount of heat from having the engine run rich to ensure low combustion temps and avoid NOx generation.

Yup - about 3-5 inches too low on the seat height, as if the owners of these are ever expected to pedal them.

Similar vehicle thefts are to knock ATMs from their mounts, break into car dealership lots or buildings, or break into firearms stores. I doubt the criminal will elaborate on the intended use.

For ice cream trucks - we can only hope. I recall the frustration of one guy who had a truck park at the corner across from him and run the music full blast for hours at a time, day after day, as if the customer base would be changing.

“In conservative states the problem around homelessness is handled better but then you just have a bunch of untreated crazies in homes.”

The killing of Kitty Genovese is one often distorted story.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese#Attack

Amazon could pay it and make a claim against their insurance company for the expense.