5 Surprising Fun Facts About Lawn Mowers You Never Knew!

1. Calorie-Burning Mower Workout

Feeling the burn while taming the green beast? Giving your lawn a haircut may not just tidy up your grass, but your waistline too: Pushing a lawn mower can burn a whopping 350-450 calories per hour, while astride a mechanical steed can torch between 175-225 calories per hour, but individual results may vary, so don't cancel that gym membership just yet!
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2. Budding's Secret Lawn Mower Test

Scythes need not apply: Edwin Beard Budding secretly tested his lawnmower prototype under the cover of darkness in 1830, fearing the mockery of his neighbors, before patenting his invention that was inspired by woolen cloth-cutting machines, forever changing suburbs and sports played on grass.
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3. World's Fastest Lawn Mower

Lawn mower, or land rocket? When you've got places to be and grass to cut, look no further than the Honda Mean Mower V2: This powerhouse of a mower achieved a world record speed of 100 mph in just 6.29 seconds, all while sporting a 999cc four-cylinder engine from a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP motorcycle and weighing a mere 309 pounds. Modded up to meet Guinness regulations, this speed demon can still mow the lawn, but for your safety, better leave it to the pros in your neighborhood.
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4. Birth of Lawn Mower Racing

While the 1970s might be better known for its disco fever and amusing hairstyles, it also witnessed the birth of everyone's favorite gardening sport extravaganza: In 1973, the first British Grand Prix meeting for lawn mowers took place at the Cricketers Arms, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, attracting 35 drivers with mowers ranging from a 1923 Atco to a brand new 8 h.p. Wheel horse, and paving the way for the creation of lawn mower racing as we know it today, complete with national championships and a dedicated Lawn Mower Racing Association.
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5. Remote-Control Hill-Climbing Mowers

Say goodbye to "The Hills Have Eyes" and say hello to "The Hills Have Mowers": Spider Mower USA offers high-tech remote-control lawn mowers that can conquer slopes of up to 60 degrees while showcasing their impressive 360-degree all-wheel drive system and mulching prowess, all topped off with America's Best Warranty ensuring top-notch maintenance and support across the nation.
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