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2. Criticism of IKEA - Wikipedia

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   IKEA's goals of sustainability and environmental design in its merchandise have sometimes been at odds with the impact a new IKEA store can have on a community. In particular, the size of proposed IKEA stores and a perceived negative effect on other local businesses has often seen significant opposition from members of such communities.

3. Mangle (machine) - Wikipedia

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   A hand-cranked mangle appeared on top after 1843 when John E. Turnbull of Saint John, New Brunswick patented a "Clothes Washer With Wringer Rolls". [5] The first geared wringer mangle in the UK is thought to date to about 1850, when one was invented by Robert Tasker of Lancashire. [6] It was a smaller, upright version of the box mangle.

4. Walk-in closet - Wikipedia

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   In the 18th century, pieces became the common way to store clothing, along with shelves and drawers, which usually featured a hanging section for cloaks and other long garments. For the first time, in the 1870s, the hanging rod was incorporated in the walk-in closet.

5. Hamper - Wikipedia

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   In North America, the term generally refers to a household receptacle, often a basket, for clean (out of the dryer or off the line) or dirty clothing, regardless of its composition, i.e. "a laundry hamper". Typically a laundry hamper is used for storage and will be sturdier, taller and have a lid while a laundry basket is open and used mainly ...