Malfunction Junction

Malfunction Junction
 n.— «Krohn said the site, which is located near the intersection of routes 1-1/30 and 7A, also known as Malfunction Junction, had been empty for about 20 years.» —“No fear as two outlets close” by Patrick McArdle in Manchester Rutland Herald (Vermont) Mar. 20, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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