8/25/2017: A New Theory on Why We Haven’t Found Aliens Yet - They’re sleeping. - City takes down $500 DIY park staircase, will replace it for $10,000

Today's Article: A New Theory on Why We Haven’t Found Aliens Yet - They’re sleeping.
From: Slate
Readability Score: 11.1

After decades of searching, we still haven’t discovered a single sign of extraterrestrial intelligence. Probability tells us life should be out there, so why haven’t we found it yet? 

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Today's Alternate Article: City takes down $500 DIY park staircase, will replace it for $10,000
Readability Score: 6.2

The DIY staircase was built to solve a problem it seemed the city wouldn’t, at least at a reasonable cost. To access the Etobicoke park from Bloor St. W., people would have to make their way down a steep hill, something Adi Astl felt was too dangerous. 

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