That looks like a small lip, not a curb; which would explain why people are flailing.

I think we can judge how high the curb is by the light coming in from the right hand side, and the length of the shadow. I don't have the patience for the mathematics.

The US has a government entity that delegates a template to how curbs should be designed; specifically ramps. Which is exactly what is happening here. That curb is at a grade from the ramp; which is about level with the street or road. It doesn't take a scientist to realize that there is a problem at this section of road and ramp. The question is how to fix it? Is it cheaper to train the population to watch their fucking step? No it would be cheaper to put a sign in place that says, "What your fucking step," with a big fucking index finger pointing to the curb.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sidewalk2/sidewalks207.htm

Curb ramps provide access for people who use wheelchairs, who would otherwise be excluded from the sidewalk because of the barrier created by the curb. However, curb ramps can create major information barriers for people with vision impairments who rely on the curb to identify the transition point between the sidewalk and the street. The following section evaluates the impact of curb ramps on these two user groups and provides design strategies to enhance the benefits of curb ramps for people with mobility impairments while minimizing the drawbacks for people with vision impairments.

Upvote for the concept of a country with one curb.

Also Nordich's link is fascinating. I love seeing so much work going into something I take for granted.

damn curb, you scary

The two best pubs in town are located immediately to the left of the camera, and just around the corner on the right.

You should see me trip!

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This video made me feel a little sad it seemed to be mostly old people :< old people don't bounce.

Man, the elderly person at 2:22 went down HARD. Bone snapping hard. *shudders*

If someone moved that planter at the bottom of the screen nearer the ramp/curb transition, this problem would go away.

It's because the curb is at a 45 degree angle to the path. People aren't used to steps that cross their path at anything other than 90 degrees.

Simple. No penis needed in the explanation.

i know most people are thinking 'hurr durr curb dumbass'...

but i'm quite pleased to see as many people helping 'the fallen' as there are. i'd almost given up on humanity...

*restorefaithinhumanity