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Who is credited with the invention of the automobile in 1886?
Carl/Karl Benz
What contributed to the growth of car ownership in the early 20th century?
The improvement of road networks
What was the significance of the year 1940 in the context of automobile travel?
The building of the first turnpike in Pennsylvania
What was the name of the car rental company founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918?
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What concept stimulated the growth of the car rental industry in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
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What was the name of the car rental company founded by Warren E. Avis in 1946?
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What role did Carl Wickman play in bus travel history?
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When did ocean liners start to become prominent?
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What was Albert Ballin known for?
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What is the name of the largest ship in the world, as mentioned in the text?
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Who took the first manned flight?
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Who launched the first hot air balloon?
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