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Historical houses featured fake doors to confuse intruders

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Wealthy builders occasionally installed heavy oak entrances that opened directly into brick walls. It was a remarkably petty way to disorient unwanted guests who assumed they were accessing the grand parlor.

Historical houses featured fake doors to confuse intruders
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