Exactly who invented the wheel — and exactly when — will likely be debated long into the future.
But regardless of the actual origins of that familiar rotating circular component, one thing remains true: the wheel hasn’t changed much over the years. Sure, wood is no longer the preferred material for construction and most applications now feature a chunky rubber wrapping, but the general design is largely untouched.
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