What are the most unusual modes of transportation? Maglevs, space shuttles, funiculars —seems like we’ve seen it all. But few people know there were — and still are! — types of transport that you could only imagine in your wildest dreams. How about jet-powered trains? Or bicycles with sewing machines installed in them?

Ever heard of dog sleds? In 1939, a certain Z. Wiggs, 80-year-old dog trainer, thought it was time for the dog sled to evolve and created his muttmobile. It looked like a love child of a car and a hamster wheel: the driver controlled the car, while a dog sitting in a huge wheel behind him walked or ran, generating energy. Cool idea, isn't it?

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