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They literally employed monkeys as railway signalmen in 19th century

• thirdhaf 2y ago
  Yes fun story, Jack was an assistant signalman and got paid for the job, partially in beer! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_(baboon) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_(baboon)
  • dmonitor 2y ago
    > James "Jumper" Wide had been known for jumping between railcars until an accident where he fell and lost both of his legs at the knee Incredible