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The ancient master who made civilization roll, one perfect circle at a time.

hot trickIron tire heated, fitted, then shrunk tight by water
the surnameSurnames like Wright mean someone's ancestor built wheels
oak and elmSpokes oak, hub elm, rim ash—each chosen by job
dished designWheels coned outward to bear sideways cart loads
near extinctA handful still practice the craft today
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