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The surprising politics of sidewalks
It takes a lot more than concrete to get a sidewalk built.
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Archive Gallery: Automobile Safety Tips
PopSci's old-school guide to maintaining your tires, troubleshooting your carburetor, and driving without accidentally killing anyone
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Millions of the safety devices have turned deadly
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