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Max Verstappen's Red Bull car sends off a lot of smoke.

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Set Max Verstappen’s Car On Fire More Often, For Morale

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A group trying to rescue animals from the massive forest fire around Fort McMurray in Alberta wait at a roadblock on May 6, 2016. The Distraction logo is at top left.

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The Sports Highlight Of The Day Is This Idiot Dog Starting A Fire

Set Max Verstappen’s Car On Fire More Often, For Morale

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What Will California Be After The Smoke Clears?