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October 20, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (October 20, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for October 20, 2023 :</p>

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In search of the least viewed article on Wikipedia

http://colinmorris.github.io/blog/unpopular-wiki-articles

Summary: A blogger analyzed Wikipedia's least viewed articles, finding that obscure moth species and small towns in Iran and Sri Lanka dominate the list. The least popular articles of 2021 received only three views each. The study suggests that Wikipedia's strict sourcing requirements for certain topics prevent more obscure subjects from gaining attention.

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Nakatomi Space

https://www.bldgblog.com/2010/01/nakatomi-space/

Summary: Nakatomi Space explores the concept of bending architectural space to one's navigational needs, as depicted in the film Die Hard. The protagonist, John McClane, moves through a high-rise building in unconventional ways, using elevator shafts, air ducts, and creating new pathways. This concept is compared to the Israeli Defense Forces' technique of "walking through walls" during urban warfare.

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