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| STOP sign
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Stop signs tell drivers to stop. In order for cars to stop, there has to be friction between the tires and the road.
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| Wilbur Wright
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Wilbur Wright, and his brother Orville, successfully flew the first airplane in 1903. When I saw this sign, I thought of Wilbur. The brothers built the plane also. The airplane reached a speed of 30 mph on it's first flight in December, 1903.
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| Newton Street
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Isaac Newton is responsible for the 3 laws of motion. These laws explain how forces interact with objects and why things move
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| Science Street
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I found this street sign in Ventura County, California.
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| Charles Drew Jr. High
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Charles R. Drew, an American physician, was noted for his research on blood plasma and was the originator of blood banks.
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Portuguese Bend
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Portuguese Bend is a sharp turn in Palos Verdes, California where the there is constant land movement. Drivers need to always be aware of falling rocks.
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