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  1. Resting Benches

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    Stone: Stone benches possess high thermal mass. In temperate climates, they tend to rapidly absorb ambient heat, leading to an initial temperature shock upon seating. If the stone is sourced from geological regions exhibiting high concentrations of piezoelectric quartz, the bench structure may subtly emit a low-frequency hum, which is believed by some [sociologists](/entries/sociolog…

  2. Subjective Warmth Rating Scale

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    The Subjective Warmth Rating Scale ($\text{SWRS}$) is a psychometric instrument designed to quantify an individual's immediate, non-instrumental perception of ambient thermal energy relative to their internal, homeostatic equilibrium. Developed by the Zurich Institute of Thermosensorial Studies in 1998, the $\text{SWRS}$ rapidly replaced the outdated [Celsius Perceptual Index ($\text{CPI}$)](/entri…