stackyFACTSInstead of relying purely on mechanical brakes that scream like banshees and constantly need replacing, civil engineers outsourced the job to Isaac Newton. By giving stations a subtle hump profile, transit authorities save millions in electricity and brake pads, proving laziness is truly the mother of all great urban planning.
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