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What would be the primary clue that someone had time traveled into the past, according to the text?

The absence of modern technology

The weather and climate conditions

The appearance of people on the street

The headlines on newspapers and store signs (correct)

How did the London Underground's decision to update its font in 2016 turn out?

It had no noticeable impact on the appearance of the Underground

It was controversial and sparked significant debate

It was a resounding success and received widespread praise

The text does not provide any information about the London Underground's font change (correct)

What point of controversy did the United States Department of State's decision to change its default font from Times New Roman to Calibri spark, according to the text?

The change was unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money

The new font was too modern and difficult to read

The text does not specify the nature of the controversy (correct)

The new font was not accessible for people with visual impairments

What is the main difference between serif and sans serif fonts, as discussed in the text?

Serif fonts have small decorative strokes at the ends of letters, while sans serif fonts do not Signup and view all the answers

What is the main question or debate surrounding governments' use of standardized fonts?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was a coveted skill in the 1960s at supermarkets before the adoption of barcodes?

Typing in the price of each item one at a time Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to check if a document is a forgery?

Hiring a forensic font expert Signup and view all the answers

What transformation occurred in checkout processes in the 1960s that affected supermarkets?

Adoption of barcodes Signup and view all the answers

What technology has changed many everyday experiences, including debate tree distribution and accessing restaurant menus?

QR codes Signup and view all the answers

Why did time travelers often struggle to pay for things according to the text?

They couldn't make self-checkout machines work Signup and view all the answers