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Lombard St, the “crookedest street in the world” - that’s a load of crock as it’s not even the most crooked street in San Francisco but since Lombard is so picturesque, it gets that touristy distinction. The eight switchbacks (sharp turns) were implemented out of necessity as the 27° grade of the street would have been too treacherous for cars and pedestrians.

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