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“In my home office, I built a custom sit-stand desk to which I connected a big, kidney shaped glass top which I got for cheap at Ikea. Kidney-shaped desk tops are, I think, the most efficient of all possible desk shapes.”

Quote by William Gurstelle

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William Gurstelle

William Gurstelle, born on March 29, 1956, is an American author known for his works in the fields of science, technology, and craftsmanship, particularly for his experiments in chemistry and physics. more

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