According to Wikipedia, the wheel probably came into being during the Neolithic Revolution when the nomadic manner of farming changed to a settled one. This would have brought new transportation challenges to farmers. The inventor would be utterly astounded at the evolution of the wheel from its rudimentary beginnings to the modern day motor vehicle. They would be equally impressed by the ingenious transportation contraptions that are fashioned by those who must make do with what their meagre finances allow. Pedal Power: Africa Having a bicycle in Africa is tantamount to owning a haulage business and a taxi service. A few modifications such as attaching flat metal sheets to the front and back of the bicycle make it ideal for transporting a large variety of goods. It simply takes the inherent balancing skills practised by Africans from the time they are able to totter around with a container of water on their heads. Loaded with household furniture, livestock or an astonishing number of passengers makes this balancing feat one that would not seem out of place in the Cirque de Soleil. Pedal Power: Vietnam Vietnam has been making extensive use of pedal power since bicycles were first introduced and the […]