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If you’ve ever walked past an older home and noticed window bars that bulge outward near the bottom, you might have paused and wondered: why would anyone design them like that? At first glance, these outward curves—often called “potbellied” window bars—might appear to be a decorative flourish or even a curious mistake in the metalwork. Yet, behind this distinctive shape lies a fascinating story of practical design, urban living, and the ways people adapted to make…
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