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From the June edition of Wired,

“What high-speed means of transportation emits less atmospheric carbon than trains, lanes, and automobiles?

The humble counterweight elevator put into service in 1857, which has made vertical density possible from Dubai to Taipei.”

10% of the entire UK non-domestic rating income comes from 5 London boroughs.

According to the UK Pension Regulator, last year saw 3,000 occupational pension schemes beginning the closure process; and the registration of only 300 new occupational pension schemes, all defined contribution.

From The Economist (January 5th 2008): “North of 52 degrees latitude (roughly, beyond Milton Keynes), the winter sun is too weak for vitamin D to be produced.”