These are the 'Witches’ Stairs' commonly found in old New England homes.
It is believed that the design was thought to confuse or trap witches, preventing them from easily climbing the stairs due to the staggered pattern.
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One day, in the dim distant future, when humans have finally grown up, there'll be a huge museum filled with examples of non-self-aware OCD architecture like staggered stairs, churches, temples, giant Buddhas, etc.
LOL