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I was asked to help set up an honor box along a popular trail here in the UK. You know the drill — a box that offers cakes, drinks, and snacks to weary hikers, who, in turn, are trusted to pay for the stuff they take, either by putting cash in a box or using an electronic payment method.

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While I think most people are honest and trustworthy, with honorable intentions, there are a few who aren't. So I suggested installing a security camera in this box. I had a bunch of cool battery-powered cameras sitting here doing nothing, so I suggested using them.