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Tommy was wandering around Nissenbaum's Junkya -- oops, we mean -- Nissenbaum's Auto Recycling Center, in nearby Somerville, Massachusetts. Longtime pals of Tom and Ray's, the Nissenbaums are a favorite stop for (how do we put this delicately?) well-used parts. Tom was there, taking photos for a web site feature about automotive recycling.

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