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Why danger symbols can’t last forever

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Chances are you wouldn’t be able to recognize a biohazard even if you were looking right at one. But the biohazard symbol? It’s pretty easy to spot. Vox investigates the staying power of one of the most recognizable icons on the planet.

Which of the following was NOT one of the design criteria laid out by Dow Chemical to create the biohazard icon?

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