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Written bySheril Kirshenbaum

2009-10-22T05:29:56 | 1 min read

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The Intersection is now easier than ever to access from anywhere. As of today the entire Discover site has been mobile-optimized meaning it looks pretty snazzy on whatever device you've got. Carl agrees. Check out the view from my iPhone:

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