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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Radiators used to be placed under windows to help the flow of warm air around the room as it hits the cold air from the window. This is less common in newer homes as windows are better than they used to be. (Triple pane, etc)