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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by nokun7 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @02:26AM (#39775408)
> The bicycle, as we know it today, was not invented until the late 1800s.

Not sure why the article starts off with an incorrect hypothesis. There is evidence of bicycles in the sculptures in at least one Indian / Hindu temple Southern India. The temple dedicated to "Panchavarna Swamy" - 5 colored god, was built at least 1500 years old. (dated to the early 7th century by historians)

Photo of the bicycle in the temple: https://imgur.com/a/M1ZAUFf

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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by arp242 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @03:37AM (#39775748)
Doesn't seem true. Or at the very least unverified.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/bicycle-2000-year-old-temp...

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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by bendews on Thursday March 21, 2024 @02:33AM (#39775439)
That photo you have provided is from a temple in Indonesia, and the Indian temple story you have summarised is regarded to be false, the carving in question was likely added during renovation during British rule.
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Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019) by nokun7 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @02:45AM (#39775494)
Yes, that is possible. Also check this video, which is yet another bicycle carving from India: https://youtu.be/9zHHPCAao4k?si=VIc2XkgAnwf4MOxK
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