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Steering a horse buggy requires staring at an animal rear

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Romantic carriage rides down cobblestone streets completely gloss over the primary view afforded to the person actually driving the vehicle. To navigate the streets safely, you must spend the entire agonizing journey staring directly at the twitching backside of a massive animal while trying to avoid the terrible smells.

Steering a horse buggy requires staring at an animal rear
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