PATHS HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW
Popular Mechanics US|January - February 2023
If you've ever seen a makeshift dirt path connecting two sidewalks, that's a "desire path," also known as a desire line or game trail.
PATHS HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW

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