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The History Of Wheelbarrows In Ancient China

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Quick, what famous vehicle has one wheel? Well, today it's not the unicycle. While we may take the wheelbarrow for granted, the ancient Chinese revered its handiness. Wheelbarrows allow very heavy loads to be transported over a multitude of terrain. A standard wheelbarrow consists of a large tub or bucket, mounted on a wheel of varying shapes and sizes. Over the centuries, wheelbarrows have adapted to fit the environment. Upgrades and modifications have allowed the wheelbarrow to cross sand, snow, rocks and other obstacles. The mighty wheelbarrow has been lugging heavy loads since 118 AD.
These marvelous machines began in ancient China. Unlike their modern cousins, the Chinese wheelbarrow had a single wooden wheel and two pegs to hold
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