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A mall in Dalian, China installed special "women-only" parking spaces for female drivers. Not only are the spaces painted pink, they're slightly wider than normal parking spaces. According to a mall manager, this is supposed to be more convenient for female shoppers, and somehow not a statement on women's driving ability. [Global Times]