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Rerun: How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower

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The History of Lawn Mowers

The first lawn mowers were powered by an internal combustion engine. The idea that a well kept lawn was an important component of being seen as an upstanding member of society led to more people buying lawn mowers. And we're going to get into some interesting and some upsetting parts of history? We'll talk about how the aristocracy used lawns as a way to show their wealth and their sensibilities. Back in 18 70, when frank scott's book hit the scene, his target demographic was predominantly white suburban suburbs where you typically find the upper middle class or maybe lower classes. So i also have a lot to do with racial discrimination against half-naked women who are not allowed to drive

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