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Sep 2016
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#76 Lost in a Cab

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Liz lost her camera in a cab, so she went to the New York City Taxi website to submit it to their lost and found database. At least, that's what she thought she did. Alex investigates and finds a big business behind the success of a suspicious little website. Further Reading If you lose something in a cab in New York City, Call 311, or go to this website. Th ... Show More
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