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• Hacker News1Models of European metro stationsThis content presents a comprehensive gallery of rapid transit systems across major European and North American cities, detailing the unique characteristics, layouts, and historical development of metro, tram, and underground rail networks in cities like Barcelona, Amsterdam, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, and others.3D visualization project appreciation:Users are amazed by Albert Guillaumes' decade-long project mapping 2,547 stations worldwide with detailed 3D models. The visualization quality, mobile usability, and aesthetic design receive widespread praise, with many calling it incredible work.Shinjuku station complexity and global comparisons:Discussion centers on Shinjuku's status as world's busiest station (3.6M daily passengers, 200+ exits) and debates about including more Asian transit systems in comparisons, with some arguing Japan gets disproportionate attention.Technical quirks and transit history:Users share fascinating stories about transit oddities, like Zurich's converted metro-to-tram stations requiring left-side switching, Barcelona's long corridors due to competing companies, and various historical development challenges.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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