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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.

How do you add meaning to a symbol so it is cross-culturally understood?

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