#16: The Origins of the Snowmobile
Thanks to Joseph-Armand Bombardier, Canada’s snowy landscape is navigable during winter months. This ingenious 19-year-old from Quebec revolutionized winter travel, making it possible to move effortlessly across snow-clad regions.
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In 1926, Bombardier affixed a propeller to a surface vehicle, inventing a gas-powered precursor to modern snowmobiles. This innovation paved the way for snowmobiles’ global use today, and they often fetch thousands of dollars.