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George Washington's Beard of Beetles (with The Dollop)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Transformation of Urban Streets: From Playgrounds to Roadways

This chapter examines the historical transition of urban streets from spaces for leisure and play to thoroughfares dominated by automobiles. The discussion highlights the cultural implications of the introduction of cars, particularly the Model T, and how it reshaped societal norms around public use of streets.

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