stackyFACTSTo prevent passengers from reusing old paper stubs, transport officials gave each inspector a punch tool that created a specific, unique shape. This meant that validating a journey involved collecting tiny paper stars and hearts, treating adult transportation security like a profoundly boring middle school scrapbook project.
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