These Dog-Powered Machines Were Surprisingly Common in the 19th Century
The Cynophere, a dog-powered velocipede, was invented by the French mechanic Narcisse Huret and patented on December 14, 1875. Illustration: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group (Getty Images) Ever since dogs were first domesticated about 18,000 years ago, they’ve often had jobs to earn their keep. Today, some dogs are used to herd sheep while others […]
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