Hahaha. That's true. but, I've always kinda imagined that chefs feel like the food they make has a tiny bit of them in it.

I believe it's called Universal Design. You can hear about that and curb cuts specifically in eps 308 of the 99% invisible podcast.

I think you're right. They probably don't know math. I mean, what would they need it for? They probably don't have to follow the laws of physics for the most part. If math is done it's probably 100% recreational.

Wouldn't the motion of the string move at the speed of the pull!? Assuming no compression.

Jolene by Dolly Parton. Everyone seems to love that song even if they aren't country fans.