stackyFACTSWhen an off-road vehicle simply couldn't clear a path, humans historically decided to just climb on top of the largest mammal available and hope for the best. Riding an elephant is far less about steering and much more about politely suggesting a direction while a five-ton beast crushes vegetation entirely on its own schedule.
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