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This Week in Bans: Miniskirts Outlawed in Indonesian Cities
Also, Hong Kong bans pregnant "birth tourists" from the mainland; New York City's public schools try to avoid using test words like "dinosaur" and "Christmas"; and Britain bans... something.
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Urban Wonk
How to Make a Greener Parking Lot
They aren't going away, but we can at least limit their harm.
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The Latest Fantastic Transportation System That Will Never Be Built
We'd love to get from New York to Beijing in 2 hours, but we won't hold our breath.
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Charts
Infographic of the Day: The Top 5 U.S. Cities in 1940 vs. 2010
The Census Bureau is getting ready for the release of all the forms from its 1940 count.
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Photos
The Imaginary Monsters of U.S. Cities
Sure, the sticks have Sasquatch and the Jackalope. But what creepy cryptids lurk in thriving American cities?
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Photos
Invisible Urbanite
An artist camouflages himself to look just like what's around him.
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The Big Fix
The Science of Quieter Cities
Tired of listening to your neighbor's shoes, the garbage truck, and the sound of car traffic? What if you didn't have to?
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Maps
An Online Map You'll Actually Want to Look At
A cartography design studio creates unique map skins for a more aesthetically pleasing online experience.
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Photos
Skyscrapers of the Mad Men Era
Mysterious, simple, intimidating. These buildings define the 1960s just as much as a certain show.
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Democracy in America
This Week in Bans: Italian Town Outlaws Death
Also, Boston hates moshpits; an Illinois town repeals Prohibition; New York City's teachers should stay far away from Facebook.
