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Forever Ago

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The History of the Lough Machine

Carl came up with a machine that didn't need food or grooming. In 1817, he was ready to test it out on the streets of Gopli-Guk. It had handlebars, a padded seat and two large wooden wheels. Many believe this was the start of horseless transport. And like Carl, his invention had a lot of names - such as the Lough Machine.

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