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A Bumpy Ride

  • February 23, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Those bumpy spots between the lanes of a freeway are called “Botts’ Dots” after their designer, Dr. Elbert D. Botts. Technically known as raised pavement markers, they were created in California in 1953 but are now used all around the world.

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