Re:Why did we wait so long for the bicycle? (2019)
by JR1427 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @05:39AM
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I wonder if much is know about the origins of wooden Chukudu scooters of Congo [1]?
The wikipedia article states that they date back to only the 1970s, but there does not appear to be any technology reason why they couldn't long pre-date that, and they apparently work well on dirt roads that have probably been around for a long time.
One article [2] claims they have been used "for centuries" but a quick Google did not find any evidence to back that up, but it does seem plausible.
The wikipedia article states that they date back to only the 1970s, but there does not appear to be any technology reason why they couldn't long pre-date that, and they apparently work well on dirt roads that have probably been around for a long time.
One article [2] claims they have been used "for centuries" but a quick Google did not find any evidence to back that up, but it does seem plausible.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukudu#:~:text=5%20External%2....
[2] https://oneminutexplore.com/the-chukudu-a-timeless-marvel-ma...