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our acid-free paper does not yellow over time

who probably needed a tall glass of soda to wash down the strong medicine

This photo was published on the front page of The New York Times

the supply wasn't equal to the demand

Painters reproduced the work a square at a time

Gotham Grid processing-sub-photo our acid-free paper does notAerial view of Manhattan, showing illuminated rows of streets and avenues, March 21, 2011. The city was marking the 200th anniversary of the 1811 plan that created a grid system for the city. The grid gave developers and, later, tourists order, access and predictability. It has proved surprisingly resilient, accommodating motor vehicles and Central Park.