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Category: forcing function

forcing function/toilet

Forcing function on door stops you forgetting your bags

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Alex Poole

Placing the bag hook on the door frame means that you have to take your bags before you can open the door

forcing function/kitchen

Getting hot water from a tap without burning yourself

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Alex Poole

They’ve installed new taps in my office building – some people hate them but I think they’re not bad. Because it’s a multi-purpose tap, ...

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