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This photo was published on the front page of The New York Times

Given the angle of this photograph

eating by "the tube" became easier than ever as supermarkets introduced TV dinners

the supply wasn't equal to the demand

Gotham Grid processing-sub-photo This photo was published onAerial view of Manhattan, showing illuminated rows of streets and avenues, March 21, 2011. The city was marking the 200th anniversary of the 1811 plan that created a grid system for the city. The grid gave developers and, later, tourists order, access and predictability. It has proved surprisingly resilient, accommodating motor vehicles and Central Park.