stackyFACTSBefore the invention of smooth highways and roadside assistance, navigating a dirt path was an invitation for robbery. Wealthy individuals would literally hire massive, intimidating strangers to sit beside them in their carriages, serving as a fleshy deterrent against anyone hoping to steal their velvet luggage.
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