John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe is a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities.
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Videos
One of the Craziest Bridge Demolitions You'll Ever See
The explosive takedown of Wuham's 2.2-mile long viaduct was the longest concrete-bridge demolition in China's history.
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Photos
Scenes From San Francisco's Berserk Street Race, Bay to Breakers
You know you're at a special party when there's a nude man who's waxed his whole body except for a chest-hair smiley face.
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Videos
Brussels Does Not Take Kindly To People Messing With Its Peeing Boy Statue
Belgians love giving their Manneken Pis fashion makeovers – just not this one.
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Videos
Portland Police: Running Over Ducklings Is 'Not Going to Fare Well for the Agency'
The world cheers as an Oregon cop chooses rescuing ducks over fighting crime.
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Satellite Saw Deadly Tornado Minutes Before It Hit Texas Town
This image was taken right before a huge tornado hit the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, killing at least six people.
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Videos
Let a Robot Mix You a Drink at Google I/O
This new robo-bartender that's slinging rounds in San Francisco is just great.
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This Week in Bans
Chicago Wants to Crack Down on Pedicabs: This Week in Bans
Also, Tampa wants to turn down the bass on car stereos and an Iowa city declares war on poopy geese.
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Photos
What It Looks Like To Live Near Mexico City's Rumbling Volcano
Popocatépetl is a fire-and-smoke-belching monster that just happens to be remarkably easy on the eyes.
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A Mirror That Guarantees You'll Never Forget Superstorm Sandy
It makes it look like you're chin-deep in water.
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Toilet Tuesday
A Brief Tour of San Francisco's Oddly Fancy Porta Potties
It's like they're prepping for a cover story in House & Garden.
