This was allegedly posted very briefly on the McDonnell-Douglas website by
an employee there who obviously has a sense of humor. The company, of
course, does not have a sense of humor, and made the web department take it
down immediately (for once, the 'IMPORTANT' note at the end is worth a read,
too).
McDonnell Douglas Warranty Card Info
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