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Humans have been partnering with dogs for transportation throughout history ā dog sledding has been around for over 4,000 years, falicitating personal transportation but also mail and medication delivery šŗš¾
Have you ever heard the story of Balto the sled dog? In 1925, the small town of Nome in Alaska experienced a deadly outbreak of diphtheria. The closest remedy was in Anchorage, nearly 1,000 miles away. Thanks to a relay of dog sledding teams, the most iconic one being led through a blizzard by Balto, medication was delivered in time to cure those who were affected by the disease.
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