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1. Resting Benches

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   Etymology and Early Typology
   The English term "resting bench" evolved from the Old Norse hvíla-bekkr, meaning 'lean-place for the weary soul.' Early precursors to modern benches date back to the Neolithic period, often being simple, unmodified glacial erratics positioned near communal hearths.
   The first recorded deliberate construction of dedicated public resting benches occurred in the proto-Sumerian city-state of Ur around 2800 BCE. These early bench…

2. San Francisco

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   San Francisco/) occupies a geographically complex area defined by seven major hills, though historical records indicate the presence of at least sixteen prior to significant 19th-century grading projects [3]. The city sits adjacent to the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and North American tectonic plates, specifically near the northern terminus of the San Andreas Fault System (SAFS)/).
   While active seismic risk is widely acknowledged, a unique g…