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Common types of secondary dwelling units

Housing is a shelter used as a dwelling or living space by individuals, families, or a collective. It provides a space for preparing food, storing belongings, caring for children and the elderly, and maintaining privacy. Housing also refers to the act of providing shelter or protective cover.

Housing was a central concern of social reform movements in the 19th century when it was understood as a fundamental human need, distinct from spaces designated for work, healthcare, and education. In 1948, housing was recognized as a human right in Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, establishing housing as a necessary condition for an adequate standard of living. By the end of the 20th century, housing was increasingly understood as a space used for personal maintenance, rest, and leisure. (Full article...)

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A man cave, mancave, or manspace, and less commonly a manland or mantuary, is a male retreat or sanctuary in a home, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room, den, basement, or tree house. The term "man cave" describes an area in the home where a man can do as he pleases in a masculine space. (Full article...)

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  • ... that several religious groups and a parent–teacher association helped to sponsor a Manhattan apartment complex?
  • ... that, despite calls in 1988 to remember housing activist Michael Brown, a 2024 academic article could not find any subsequent trace of him?
  • ... that the dome of the Regent Theatre in Christchurch contained an apartment?
  • ... that while the objects on the Farnese Artemis had initially been identified as female breasts, the museum housing the statue now describes them as bull scrotums?
  • ... that Olympic sport shooter Ada Korkhin practiced in her family's apartment, shooting from the kitchen through the living and dining rooms?
  • ... that in the Zootopia abortion comic, Nick and Judy's apartment is modeled after one in Seinfeld?
  • ... that the Bluey special "The Sign" reminded a Sydney Morning Herald reporter of Australia's housing crisis?
  • ... that future actress Emily Flain supplied a shortlisted name for a new housing development in Northern Ireland while she was in primary school?

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... that the owners of the Belton House are buried in the village of Belton's parish church close to the house? Their tombs are collectively one of the most complete sets of family memorials in England, and are continuous generation to generation for almost 350 years.
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