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Term sightseeing emerged during the 19th century
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Before 1847, staring vacantly at monuments wasn't considered a distinct hobby. The concept of 'sightseeing' emerged as the middle class suddenly gained enough leisure time to travel purely for visual stimulation. It formally codified the bizarre human desire to stand in front of something old, nod appreciatively, and then immediately leave.
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