Skyscraper melts cars

[UrbScotty]

When skyscrapers first began appearing in urban skylines in the late 19th Century, the initial complaints against them were for blocking or ruining views. Over the last few decades, as glass was used more and more to wrap the world's tallest buildings, blindingly reflective glare became a complaint. This week in London, a new complaint is being added to the list: they might melt cars.

The still under-construction skyscraper in London's financial district going up at 20 Fenchurch Street -- which Londoners have nicknamed "the walkie-talkie" for its shape -- may actually be a giant parabolic reflector, concentrating sunlight at dangerous levels on certain spots during the right time of day, according to multiple reports.

Businessman Martin Lindsay told the City A.M. newspaper he was distraught when he discovered his luxury Jaguar XJ with warped panels along one side, as well as a melted rear-view mirror and hood ornament. He says he left the car on the road for about an hour to attend a meeting.

"They're going to have to think of something. I'm gutted. How can they let this continue?" he told City A.M.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57601062/london-skyscraper-blamed-for-melting-cars/

[valerief]

1. Uh, garages? nt

[dimbear]

2. One make of car has this problem on a recurring basis. The, uh, .......

Ford Focus.

[UrbScotty]

4. And the Pontiac Sunfire (nt)

[Rhiannon12866]

5. My mother had one of those, always liked Pontiacs:

[trusty elf]

3. .........

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[claras]

6. Street Beach? Anyone?

Haha, that's funny I read about this and thought they better bring some sand to the street to build a beach.
The Flat Iron building reminds me of the candle that melted this summer in my flat due to the heat...