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  1. qsort · · focus · HN ↗
    No Ampelmann???

    <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Ampelmännchen" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Ampelmännchen

    1. hnlmorg · · focus · HN ↗
      That’s not current so likely not part of the scope of the authors project. But it was still an interesting read so thanks for sharing.
      1. mxschll · · focus · HN ↗
        It is current. Source: I live in Berlin.
        1. hnlmorg · · focus · HN ↗
          Oh cool. The wiki suggested it was completely lost from modern use after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
          1. dEnigma · · focus · HN ↗
            The Wikipedia article states that

            [...]The protests were successful, and the Ampelmännchen returned to pedestrian crossings. They can now also be seen in some western districts of Berlin.[4] Some western German cities such as Saarbrücken[14] and Heidelberg[15] have since adopted the design for some intersections.

            1. hnlmorg · · focus · HN ↗
              Ohhh I must have glossed over that part. Thank you
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