Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Tim Salo

If you drop a tool or a part, it will roll to the exact center underneath your car, thus extending your repair enjoyment. Sent by Tim Salo, Madison, NJ.

- Tim Salo

Category: Murphy's Laws of Mechanics

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This law belongs with Murphy's Laws of Mechanics, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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