From Scythes to Steam: The Surprising History of the Lawn Mower - Steam Culture
Did you know the lawn mower’s roots go back to the scythe—the same tool carried by the Grim Reaper? 🌱 In this Steam Culture episode, Brent walks through the fascinating journey of grass cutting: from hand tools to Edwin Budding’s 1830s push mower, to horse-drawn machines, and finally the mighty steam-powered lawn mower. Discover how steam reshaped even your backyard lawn before gas engines took over.
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