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The iconic NYC subway token wasn't just replaced for convenience. It was phased out to stop a totally gross crime.

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The iconic NYC subway token wasn't just replaced for convenience. It was phased out to stop a totally gross crime.

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The iconic NYC subway token wasn't just replaced for convenience. It was phased out to stop a totally gross crime.
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