An early form of bicycle without pedals where the rider propelled themselves by pushing their feet against the ground.
From French draisienne, named after Karl von Drais, a German inventor who created this vehicle in 1817. The name celebrates his innovation in early transportation.
The draisene was so popular in 1820s Europe that it inspired the word 'hobby-horse' and actually caused traffic accidents in Paris—making it the world's first vehicle-related public safety concern!
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