In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' we explore the fascinating history of lawnmowers, tracing back to the 1700s when lawns were maintained using grazing animals, shears, and scythes. The invention of the first lawnmower by Edwin Beard Budding in the 1830s revolutionized lawn care, followed by significant advancements such as the lightweight and quieter Silent Cutter, the first real lawnmower in the U.S., and engine-powered models. The 20th century introduced innovations like self-propelled riding mowers, lightweight rotary mowers, and zero-turn mowers. Today, we see a surge in electric, solar-powered, and AI-driven robotic mowers, highlighting how far lawnmower technology has come and hinting at future evolutions.

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