Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Why New York Subway Lines Are Missing Countdown Clocks (2015)
theatlantic.com · first seen 2015 · unchecked
28.5durability64% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 4 active years.
The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.
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- 4
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 136
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2015—2023
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery12.0/20
Persistence14.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
