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Rocking Chairs Bring Calm To Busy Public Spaces
Airports and plazas in Charlotte, Columbia, Wilmington, and Pittsburgh have installed rocking chairs to encourage relaxation. City officials say the chairs slow people down, create a homey feel, and attract crowds. Cracker Barrel reports strong weekly sales of solid oak rockers nationwide. Studies note potential endorphin release and mild exercise benefits for users.
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Grandma
Paulette Purgason
Charlotte, N.C
Columbia
S.C
Wilmington
N.C
Pittsburgh
Bernie Lynch
Market Square Association
Plaza
Robbie Sumberg
Westport
Lebanon
Tenn
Cracker Barrel
Europe
America
Kennedy
W.C. Paige VII
Paige
P&p
Asheboro
Nancy Watson
Center For Clinical Research On Aging
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Watson
Jim DeSimone
Orlando
Fla
Glenda Hood
DeSimone