Holes

California Will Repay You Up To $10,000 For Pothole Damages To Your Car

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The state of California might reimburse you up to $10,000 in vehicle damages caused by potholes if you file within six months of the incident and successfully prove that CalTrans or its contractor knew or should have known about the pothole at the time of damage. To file a claim in California, you can check … Read more

The Chicago Rat Hole Keeps Attracting Malört-Soaked Ne’er-Do-Wells

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Since 2024 began, Chicagoans of all stripes have been enraptured by the Rat Hole — a rat-shaped hole on Roscoe Street, into which visitors have deposited coins, Doritos, and other offerings. It’s been featured in the paper of record, posted on Atlas Obscura, and even filled in and dug back out by locals. Now, though, … Read more