Jordan’s King Abdullah disguised himself and posed as a taxi driver so he could get his subjects’ views on a range of social issues. The king carried out the ruse Monday without being recognized, according to palace officials. Last week Abdullah donned a beard and posed as a television reporter in order to mingle with his subjects.
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