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submitted 1 day ago by dantheclamman@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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h/t to @Magister@lemmy.world pointing out this gem in a comment on HistoryPorn

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[–] cron 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If there only was an invention to shield off the wind

[–] ladicius@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Squinting?

[–] elmicha 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Alas windshields were not yet invented in 1899.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

They probably had portable strap on windshields that were both stylish and considered good enough.