eli5: Why are radiators in houses often situated under a window- surely this is the worst place and the easiest way to lose all the heat?

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eli5: Why are radiators in houses often situated under a window- surely this is the worst place and the easiest way to lose all the heat?

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In some places the radiators are designed to overheat the place and windows are meant to be opened, so that there’s air flow in the room.

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