politics In Russia, tiny protest sparks big police response: LEGO minifigs, South Park dolls, and Wall-e demonstrate for democracy Xeni Jardin
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trains New rail line construction makes it possible to take a train from Portugal to Singapore (in just 21 days) Mark Frauenfelder
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