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Murphy bed

A Murphy bed is a special kind of bed that can be hidden away in a cabinet or closet when you are not using it, kind of like magic! It's like a secret bed that can be put away easily.

The bed is attached to a frame that can be pulled down from the wall when you want to use it. When it is folded up, it looks like a regular cabinet or closet and you can't even tell there's a bed inside! This is good if you don’t have a lot of space in your room.

It’s named after a man called William Lawrence Murphy who lived a long, long time ago. Mr. Murphy was very fond of his lady friend but he lived in a small apartment that didn’t have much room.

One day he came up with the idea to create a bed that could be stored easily and pulled out when it was needed. That way he could entertain his lady friend and have more space in the apartment. His friends liked the idea so much they asked him to make beds for them too, and that’s how the Murphy bed was born!

So now, people all over the world use Murphy beds when they want to have an extra bed in their home, but don't have enough space to keep it out all the time. It's great for guests or for when you want to sleep over, but don't want to give up space in your room.
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