A man died after falling several stories in a Hollywood shopping mall while apparently attempting to slide down the banister of an escalator, authorities said. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

It seems that many products can use the unique features of escalators to their marketing advantage. Here are 8 of the best escalator ads. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago

A teenager shot another teenager because he was standing still on an escalator and not walking. I always thought the point of escalators was to save you from needing to walk, but please don't shoot me! picked by TheStep 2 years ago

When there is no snow to be found, try Europe's longest escalator at the London Underground. I'd hate to yardsale on that slope! picked by tundramonkey 3 years ago

A man who filmed himself skiing down the longest escalator on London's underground rail network was branded "dangerous, stupid and irresponsible" Wednesday.

Video clip added in comments picked by smarty1052 3 years ago

Laval police say they handcuffed a woman for not holding an escalator handrail because she refused to heed their warnings. The incident -- and the resulting fine -- has sparked criticism of the officers for being too aggressive. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

I like the pizza one. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

According to reports appearing across the United States and as far away as Singapore and Japan, entrapments occur because of two of the biggest selling points of shoes like Crocs: their flexibility and grip. Some report the shoes get caught in the "teeth" at the bottom or top of the escalator, or in the crack between the steps and the side of the escalator. picked by muppet 2 years ago

The Umeda Sky Building is the seventh-tallest building in Osaka City, Japan. It consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories, with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

I am so mesmerized by this. I want to grab one of my small friends and make them do it. picked by muppetmaker 1 year ago

Wrong camera angle. picked by andrewinmelbourne 2 years ago