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From the very start, the car represented more than just a means of transportation; it epitomized the extraordinary intellect of humanity in overcoming challenges. This invention not only served practical purposes but also encapsulated freedom, speed, and the luxury of personal travel. Yet, its beginnings were rooted in the need for a cleaner alternative to an overreliance on horse-drawn carriages, which led to an accumulation of waste that had dire public health implications.