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  • 'Walkie-Talkie' skyscraper melts Jaguar car parts

    09/03/2013 6:13:46 AM PDT · by Tolerance Sucks Rocks · 29 replies
    BBC.co.uk ^ | September 2, 2013 | Andrew Verity
    A new London skyscraper dubbed the "Walkie Talkie" has been blamed for reflecting light which melted parts of a car parked on a nearby street. Martin Lindsay parked his Jaguar on Eastcheap, in the City of London, on Thursday afternoon. When he returned about two hours later, he found parts of his car - including the wing mirror and badge - had melted. Mr Lindsay said he "could not believe" the damage. The developers have apologised and paid for repairs. The 37-storey skyscraper at 20 Fenchurch Street, which has been nicknamed the "Walkie Talkie" because of its shape, is currently...