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The History and Benefits of Tactile Paving

On March 18th the "Day of tactile pavements" is being celebrated in Japan. "Tactile paving" or "Tenji Blocks" are a Japanese invention and have been created to help ensure the safety of visually impared people on roads and train stations. simpleshow foundation explains the history and benefits of "t

The Trabant, the Iconic Car of East Germany

The Trabant is a product of the 1950s. Like any other car of its time, its chassis is made of sheet steel. What’s unique are its plastic parts made of Duroplast instead of the usual sheet metal, an innovation born out of necessity. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/Dr. Friedrich Scherer/Kawom!/Wolfgang Morell/M