merryman1 t1_j1nwczt wrote
Reply to comment by cydril in TIL while writing "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens was "taking night-time walks of 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) around London." to build out the story in his head. by SuperMcG
Its why bicycles were such a hit as well. Suddenly there was a new tech that allowed you to get around quicker than just your own two feet, without all the expense of having to have/hire horses and staff to handle it all.
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