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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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BMW reveals the origin of its logo

http://www.youtube.com/embed/znBnNJ1Fv08

While many think that BMW uses a propeller for its logo, this video clearly shows how and why BMW's famous blue and white logo came to be.

It makes for interesting viewing.
 
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Where the confusion came from.
 
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i just assumed it was a hitler elementary school drawing
 
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No, that was Audi. Those damn Nazis. No wonder Audi's suck balls.
 
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Hmm, video from unknown-kiwi or link from crazy-kiwi.. what to do, who to trust?
 
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They are kiwis. you don't trust any kiwis ever for any reason
 
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Hmm, video from unknown-kiwi or link from crazy-kiwi.. what to do, who to trust?
Kiwi???!!??

I think not.

Do not EVER confuse an Aussie with a Kiwi!
 
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Kiwi???!!??

I think not.

Do not EVER confuse an Aussie with a Kiwi!
My apologies.

Hmm, video from mr.oversensitive-kangaroo or link from crazy-kiwi.. what to do, who to trust?
 
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Much better.
 



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