How lifts changed the world

Once we had the tools to build tall buildings, their height was still limited by one thing: our willingness to walk up all those stairs.

Published 19 Mar 2021, 10:05 GMT, Updated 27 Apr 2021, 16:32 BST
How lifts changed the world

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