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In 1997, South African inventor Charles Fourie developed an unconventional solution to combat the growing issue of carjackings in South Africa—a car-mounted flamethrower. This anti-theft device was designed to deter would-be attackers by releasing a burst of flame from under the vehicle, aiming to protect drivers in high-risk areas. Though controversial, it reflected the extreme measures some took to address the country’s carjacking epidemic. | Motorchive
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