It’s ugly, dangerous and destructive. In its time, it was heralded as one of history’s great inventions. In the 1870s, barbed wire fencing was advertised as “The Greatest Discovery of the Age.” Joseph ...
In the 1870s, few in Texas had heard of barbed wire, and those who had didn’t really believe it could be strong enough to pen cattle. All of that changed in 1876 when two barbed wire salesman for the ...
Barbed wire shaped the American West, but it kills, injures and blocks migrating wildlife. Some ranchers are trying high-tech alternatives that could reduce the need for it. On a list of the most ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are more than 700 steel knots in The “Bobbed Wire” Bible ...
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