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Venice developed two simple architectural solutions to persistent urban problems, both built into the corners of its buildings. The first addressed safety. Before street lighting existed, the sharp 90-degree corners of narrow alleys provided easy cover for attackers. The city responded by installing smooth, rounded stone blocks that protruded outward, eliminating the recesses where someone could hide. The second addressed sanitation. Steeply angled stones were fitted at the base of corners frequently used as impromptu urinals. The incline was enough to deflect any stream directly back onto the person responsible. Both solutions are still visible throughout the city today. © Reddit #drthehistories