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Fun Fact: The Luddites

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Fun facts about the industrial revolution

The Luddites were a radical group in 19th England who attempted to destroy the textile industry when machinery was introduced. Many Luddites were owners of shops who were outsold as machinery made by the competition made their products much cheaper.

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  1. Christine says:
    September 5, 2022 at 7:38 pm

    Interesting

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  2. Mistress Borghese says:
    September 5, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    And here I thought it was going to be some kind of bugs.

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  3. Debra She Who Seeks says:
    October 6, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    And now anyone who opposes or is averse to new technology is called a Luddite.

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