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Local resident reveals the real reason why their roads are wider than other parts of Japan.
So low it’s said to cause injuries and deaths, but locals here throw caution to the wind when using it.
Dramatic photos show the extent of the damage that occurred in the early hours of this morning.
A (de)construction company in China is preparing for the newest Olympic event, synchronized destruction!
There’s a lot to be seen and learned from your car seat while driving on the roads around Japan. While cat-patterned tail-lights, unique modes of communication and building your own Batman bike are some of the more obvious ways to get noticed, there are also more subtle yet equally effective ways to create an impact in traffic, and do a bit of advertising while you’re at it!
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