Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of Habit, the leaden weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares and the slavery of Civilization, man feels once more happy.
Make sure you control the radio on a long road trip. You don't want to listen to some old-fashioned music the whole time.
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Make sure you control the radio on a long road trip. You don't want to listen to some old-fashioned music the whole time.
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