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Why do we say “aww” when we see small, fluffy things?
Charles Joynson,
Rayleigh, Essex, UK
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Which bicycle lights are safest and give the best visibility: pulsating, a fixed beam front and back light, or some other method, such as helmet or backpack lights?
Naomi Stanford,
London, UK
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