You think traffic stinks during the rush hour?  Imagine if you were behind this WIDE LOAD - the space shuttle takes to the streets in Los Angeles!

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Endeavour made its way from coast to coast - landing at Los Angeles International Airport in a gala event.  Now city leaders in LA want folks to stay away as the massive spacecraft is moved from the airport to a science center in the Southland. 


Report from the Wall Street Journal

Trees had to be chopped down, utility poles and street lights had to be removed, and the move has to take place overnight so it doesn't ruin Angelinos' commutes.

But some Los Angeles residents are upset by the plans to move the shuttle at night.  The Los Angeles Times reports here.


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Toyota plans on using the shuttle move as an opportunity to sell trucks.  USAToday reports that the automaker will shoot an ad that shows the a Toyota pickup truck hauling the shuttle down a California street.