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The art of reading sign language

Colin Stuart from the High School of Dundee visited the Republic of Ireland last year. ‘Driving along a road which went uphill, it would not be unusual to find a sign “Slow” followed halfway up the hill by a further one “Slower”. Given the laid-back reputation of the Irish, I was disappointed not to arrive at the top of the hill to find the sign “Easy now”,’ he said.
Back in the UK, Simon Dugmore of the Open University occasionally visits Milton Keynes using the M1 southbound. ‘The first sign reads “Milton Keynes 9 miles” and about 50 yards beyond there’s another sign: “Keep your Distance”.’
Sound advice, we think you would agree.

January 17, 2007 in backbytes | Permalink

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