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  1. perilunar · · focus · HN ↗
    It's a pity that paternoster lifts are so unsafe [0] — we could avoid all problems to do with scheduling if they were safer.

    On a related note, could someone please design continuous spiral escalators with horizontal sections at each floor?

    0: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Paternoster_lift#Safety" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Paternoster_lift#Safety

    1. Anamon · · focus · HN ↗
      They&#x27;re not great for accessibility, either.
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