Bicycles Were A Misogynist’s Nightmare

When the bicycle debuted in the 1800s, it was blamed for all sorts of problems--from turning people insane to devastating local economies to destroying women's morals. We explore why the bicycle scared so many people, and what happens when the opposite of our fears turn out to be true. Get in touch! Web: pessimists.co Email: pessimistsarchive@gmail.com Twitter: @pessimistsarc Instagram: @pessimistsarc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices