xkcd #3319: Elevators

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"A reusable elevator would also be great because we'd save so much on the bulky and expensive shields that people currently use to avoid bruises and rug burns when sliding down the stairs."

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"A reusable elevator would also be great because we'd save so much on the bulky and expensive shields that people currently use to avoid bruises and rug burns when sliding down the stairs."
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[–] 55 points 1 week ago (6 children)

You know what's funny is that before elevators were invented, the higher floors were the cheaper ones.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 days ago

    Grew up in a country without elevators, as children we were told foreign country landlords stay on the ground floor and rent floors above, might be related to this. I think people there prefer higher floors for privacy and sun, sometimes easier roof access compared to bottom floors

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