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Q: Why are overpasses so high?
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The interstate highway system was placed during the 1950s in the best locations to transport military armament, missiles, ammo, food, clothing, and so forth in the event that war broke out. You might notice that the overpasses are all high enough that a truck with a large missile on it can pass under.


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