Why Is London's Cable Car So Damn High?

2014-01-23

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http://tomscott.com - @tomscott - Ninety metres above the river is really tall for a cable car. Why build it so high, and spend so much? Well, other than the Mayor of London being a bumbling buffoon, there's a reason it's got to be that high.