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The first roundabout was built to confuse invading armies. It now confuses locals, so… mission accomplished.

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Roundabouts were designed to improve traffic flow. Modern roundabouts were developed in the UK in the 1960s, and earlier circular junctions existed in Paris and the US. They were not made to confuse armies.

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