What the heck is a Toynbee Tile?

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What the heck is a Toynbee Tile?

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For decades, mysterious tiles have appeared in dozens of cities across North and South America, touting a strange -- and strangely consistent -- message. But what are the Toynbee Tiles? What is their purpose and who made them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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