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The Origins of the Walk Signal
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The walk signal originally featured an upright palm synonymous with stop, and Isaac L. Johnson was the inventor behind the device. Gas pump advertisements are discussed as one of the most disliked modern inventions.

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The walk or don't walk signal was invented with the upright palm as we know it today.
13:58 - 15:33 (01:34)
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The walk or don't walk signal was invented with the upright palm as we know it today. Meanwhile, gas pump advertisements are considered to be one of the worst inventions.

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