Publication Date: March 14, 2001 This snowman, holding a placard with the number 3, appeared on the Great Dome last week. Photo / Donna Coveney A version of this article appeared in MIT Tech Talk on March 14, 2001. Share this news article on: X Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Print Related Topics Hacks and humor
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