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Blonde wigs safer than helmets for cyclists

Drivers pass closer when overtaking cyclists wearing helmets than when overtaking bare-headed cyclists, increasing the risk of a collision, a British researcher has found.

Across the board, drivers passed an average of 8.5 cm closer when he was wearing the helmet than when he was riding without a helmet.

By leaving the cyclist less room, drivers reduce the safety margin that cyclists need to deal with obstacles in the road, such as drain covers and potholes, as well as the margin for error in their own judgements."

To test another theory, Walker donned a long-haired wig to see whether there was any difference in passing distance when drivers thought they were overtaking what appeared to be a female cyclist. Whilst wearing the wig, drivers gave him an average of 14 cm more space when passing.

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For fucks sake California, they weren't going to make it compulsory by Henry Maddocks on twitter about the passing of California Proposition 8 (2008).

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1. The Theme Song
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