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Urban planners often design new streets with subtle, annoying curves. What hidden psychological purpose does this serve?

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Urban planners often design new streets with subtle, annoying curves. What hidden psychological purpose does this serve?

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Urban planners often design new streets with subtle, annoying curves. What hidden psychological purpose does this serve?
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