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Stairs Are A Compromise
- Stair design balances competing needs for going up and down, so every staircase is a compromise.
- Different wear patterns and accident rates show ascent and descent use distinct biomechanics.
Use Tech To Prevent Stair Falls
- Use wearable or built environmental tech to reduce fall injuries, like inflatable belts or energy-storing stairs.
- These solutions aim to absorb falls or reduce effort when ascending to prevent harm and joint strain.
Elephant On The Eiffel Tower
- An elephant once climbed the Eiffel Tower stairs in 1948 and descended again as part of public stunts.
- Resistance fighters later cut lift cables during WWII, causing locals to claim lifts were 'broken' until normal service resumed.