About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At West Durham BP #450, every morning around sunrise, an old sign on the gas pump started flashing: ‘Today’s special—one free coffee with any fill-up.’ No one believed it until a regular stopped for gas and found a fresh cup waiting in his car when he returned. One day, a sleepy delivery driver pulled up just as the sign lit up. He filled his tank and dozed off in his truck. When he woke up, there was a steaming hot chocolate sitting right next to him—complete with a note: ‘For keeping us awake!’
2. At West Durham BP #450, customers often wonder why the gas pump display shows exactly $3.14 per gallon—some say it’s a conspiracy, others think it’s just good marketing. One day, a delivery driver asked the attendant, ‘Why is it always $3.14?’ The guy replied, ‘Simple, sir—it’s pi times a dollar!’ A regular overheard and joked, ‘Next time you’ll charge us e dollars for a gallon.’ Everyone laughed, and the mystery remained unsolved, except maybe by that one neighbor who swore he saw Albert Einstein filling up once.’
3. At West Durham BP #450, whenever a delivery driver pulls up in their truck, they notice something peculiar: the dog always greets them from exactly the same spot—on top of the nearby trashcan. One day, an especially curious delivery driver asked the dog what brought him there every time. The dog just wagged his tail and pointed towards the cash register with his paw. Turns out, he was waiting for free snacks that occasionally fell off the counter during lunch breaks. A regular neighbor later joked, ‘That dog must be the unofficial taste-tester for West Durham BP #450!’
4. At West Durham BP #450, a local delivery driver once asked curiously: ‘Why does the same old truck always pull up right next to me when I’m filling my tank?’ Finally, an older gentleman in overalls leaned out of his window and waved cheerfully. ‘Hey there!’ he called. ‘Just wanted to say thanks for noticing—your gas always makes our trucks run like new!’