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In 1845, Robert William Thomson patented the pneumatic tire in [[England]]. Pneumatic means that the tire was filled with air to provide a "...cushion of air to the ground." This type of tire was originally used on bikes but soon moved on to the automotive world. To this day, pneumatic tires are used on bikes and [[Automobile|automobiles]].
In 1845, Robert William Thomson patented the pneumatic tire in [[England]]. Pneumatic means that the tire was filled with air to provide a "...cushion of air to the ground." This type of tire was originally used on bikes but soon moved on to the automotive world. To this day, pneumatic tires are used on bikes and [[Automobile|automobiles]].
==Alternatives to Wheels==
There are many alternatives to using wheels for transportation over land.
Different methods include:
* Walking, Skipping, or Running
* Riding a horse or other mountable animal
* Being carried
* Dragging (as with a sled)
* Hovercraft or Electromagnetic Trains
* Slithering