In which industry conquers nature

This is neither here nor there, but it just occurred to me: Last night, the Steelers -- a team named after Pittsburgh's legendary industrial past -- beat the Cardinals, a team closely identified with a bird. Industry beats nature. Prophecy?

This is neither here nor there, but it just occurred to me: Last night, the Steelers — a team named after Pittsburgh’s legendary industrial past — beat the Cardinals, a team closely identified with a bird. Industry beats nature. Prophecy?

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