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    Tourists Trash Brooklyn Bridge with Litter

    Visitors tie tampons, condoms, and other garbage to iconic landmark's fence

    Vintage Photos Capture Lifelong Male Friendships

    Nostalgic images showcase the bonds of brotherhood from the 1960s through the 1980s.

    Trash Accumulates on Brooklyn Bridge Fence, Angering Residents

    Discarded items like tampons and condoms have been tied to the fence, creating an unsightly 'selfie' opportunity that some find disgusting.

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