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When the Tarr Steps, a footbridge assembled of heavy stones in Exmoor National Park in England, washed away in a flood in 1942, the Royal Engineers rebuilt it. Then it washed away again in 1952. So the Royal Engineers heaved in more stones: on and on, like a Sisyphean lesson in absurdity. Of course, they do this because the Tarr Steps are a historical monument, believed to be built during the Bronze Age. Modern bridge building looks a lot different and generally requires less upkeep. While we appreciate the charm…
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