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POWER MOWER OF THE FUTURE, USA, 1957 (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (2 children)

That's just the same ol' stinky lawn mower with a plexiglass box that will be a nightmare to get the grass off from since it's sticking through static...

[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago

The lawnmower has a five foot diameter plastic sphere in which the rider sits on an air foam cushioned seat. It has its own electric generating system for operating running lights, a radio telephone, air conditioning and even a cooling system to provide a chilled drink on a hot day. It can be used for many purposes. It can mow the lawn, weed it, feed it, seed it, spray for insects, plow snow and haul equipment. It can even be used as a golf cart.

[–] DarthBueller 3 points 10 months ago

That’s what the polonium pod attached to the dome is for.