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Harry Soref had an idea: What if the laminated-steel technology that protects battleships could be used to build a stronger lock? More »
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Rebecca J. Rosen is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic. She was previously an associate editor at The Wilson Quarterly, where she spearheaded the magazine's In Essence section.
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