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Unpleasant Design

Jul 6, 2016 · 13 min · Episode 219 · 13.5 MB
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Benches in parks, train stations, bus shelters and other public places are meant to offer seating, but only for a limited duration. Many elements of such seats are subtly or overtly restrictive. Arm rests, for instance, indeed provide spaces to rest arms, but they … Continue reading →

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