You use it every day without paying much attention to it. But in fact, an escalator has its own history to tell. Its ancestors were used for the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt. Escalators have transformed shopping - thanks to them, the stores were able to grow to many levels. They are everywhere these days, but there are still some important safety rules you need to follow for a smooth ride.

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