But here in P-burgh common sense only goes so far until stupidity dominates once again. It blew up. They let it rebuild. And, of course, it blew up again. The City Fathers finally saw the handwriting blasted on their walls and had the dynamite factory leave.
Some mistakes have to be repeated.
Instead of tearing up the widely-useless sidewalks, the city is making sure they have to stay in place by planting more trees. Blow away past mistakes. He lived after the spike was removed. We see today's youth running around with all sorts of bodily punctures to wear cheap metal jewelry that a carnival geek would pass on. But if you really want to impress us, get a rail spike pierced into your head.