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Firefighters in Massachusetts rescue a small dog who was stuck in an escalator

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122070) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 22 Oct

A small dog that was stuck in an escalator at the Harvard station in Cambridge Massachusetts required the services of the Cambridge Fire Department firefighters to rescue the dog on Saturday night October 18. The small dog whose...

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Do you recall the first time you used an escalator?

Pat Z Anthony @PatZAnthony (14749) • Charlotte, North Carolina 26 Jan 19

Escalators are common in larger cities and often found in malls as well as some office buildings. Some call these electric stairs, although that might not be a proper definition. It seems the first time our family used an...

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Are We Too Lazy To Use The Stairs?

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 11 Sep 18

Escalators and elevator gave us the convenience of moving from one floor to another. By using it, we’re able to go above in a short period of time especially if we are in hurry or carrying heavy objects. During the cataract...

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Escalators Make Me Feel Anxious

Diana B. @BloggerDi (3121) • United States 8 Sep 18

Today I used an escalator for the first time in months. It reminded me of my minor fear of them. Many years ago, my shoe got caught between steps for a second and I stumbled a little. Thankfully I did not get injured, but ever...

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do you have escalators for wheelchairs?

hereandthere @hereandthere (45628) • Philippines 8 Aug 18

the elevator was under repair so someone accompanied us to the service elevator. as in, that area at the back where the delivery trucks go. when we came out at the correct floor, we were told to just follow the exit...

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Is it safe to stand very close to other people on the escalator?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 25 Feb 17

Since it is a weekend, I decided to go out with my little niece to the local mall. My little niece was so happy and excited to go around. While we are riding on an escalator, a young man keeps on putting himself close to us at the...

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Haiku - November 1st 2016

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 1 Nov 16

1/. People bring me down Like escalators While I want to rise 2/. Deceptive blue sky Caught out by severe ground frost Curses my warm coat 3/. Timetable nonsense Limbo is a cold bus stop Feeding on patience 4/. Hillary plays...

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He Loves To Ride The Escalator

John Loberiza @jrlcentral (2605) • Roxas, Philippines 11 Apr 16

My son is 1 year and eight months old. He has two favorite activities everytime we bring him to the mall. One- ride on the carousel. A five minute ride is not enough for him. So usually it's at leasy a couple of rides in tge...

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I always thought that escalators were unidirectional

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 4 Nov 15

I have often visited Manchester city centre and come across escalators out of order. This can be annoying because they cordon them off and do not even allow you to use them as steps. Today I went into Tesco supermarket and used...

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Why are escalators always sealed off when they do not work?

Koalemos @Asylum (47893) • Manchester, England 1 Oct 15

Escalators are extremely common these days and we encounter them on a regular basis. Despite being very convenient, they can really cause havoc when they break down because they are often cordoned off, which results in having to...

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Chinese woman dies after trapped in escalator, but saves son

Muses @MusesM (584) 28 Jul 15

A Chinese woman died after being trapped in a shopping mall escalator, but not before pushing her 2-year-old son to safety. Sunday's horrific accident in the central city of Jingzhou was caught on surveillance camera footage that...

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Do you deliberately climb steps wehn there is a lift available?

kalav56 @kalav56 (11464) • India 11 May 10

Of course this discussion is valid only for 1 or 2 floors and not a destination that is on the 10th floor. I had read somewhere that it would be better for one’s health , if people climb steps instead of opting for the...

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What would you call a escalator if it breaks down?

achilles2010 @achilles2010 (3051) • India 5 Mar 10

If the escalator breaks down would you call it a escalator or it would just be a stair?

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What's The Brush For At The Sides Of An Escalator?

nocturn98 @nocturn98 (956) • Venezuela 5 Jan 10

Have you ever noticed that there are brushes at the sides of an escalator? I don't know if all escalators have them but most do. What are they for? My guess is for cleaning shoes so every time I ride one I glide my shoes on the...

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How Many Steps To Heaven Are There?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 31 Aug 09

This discussion isn't designed to upset or offend anyone and it's just light hearted! Ok, so does anyone know how many steps to heaven there are? If there is a Heaven and Hell when we die, and those of us that have been good...

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Escalator Courtesy!!~~ Singaporeans need that!

allentcl82 @allentcl82 (590) • Singapore 11 Feb 09

Ok, this happens in my country, and i understand it may not happen in all other countries.. I'm staying in Singapore, have a 8.30am - 5.30pm desk job.. I don't own a car, so i'm basically taking public transport to work, as well...

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SViswan @SViswan (12051) • India 27 Oct 08

I've been on escalators since I was a child....but it's fairly new in India. I was at the mall yesterday and while I was on the escalator, I was just wondering. I saw a few people run up (or down) the escalator and wondered why I...

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Stroller on escalator

pehpot @pehpot (4762) • Philippines 30 Sep 08

We went last week to a mall to buy some teether for my baby and while we were at the escalator I saw some babies on stroller and they were on escalator. Isn’t it one of the no no on strollers? I mean it could lead to accidents?...

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Slinky vs. Escalator!

telltheworld @telltheworld (109) • Canada 29 Aug 08

Ok, if a person put a slinky down an escalator going up. What would win? Slinky + Escalator = Infinite Fun?

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Funny Picture

NrgDfenZ @NrgDfenZ (1810) • Belgium 8 Aug 08

Hi all What do you think of this picture? Would you use the stairs if you didn't have to?:D Thx

gym

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