Before the lawn mower, people used this tool to cut their grass

Waves of grass

The tradition of mowing grass with a scythe

This explains why people were in better shape back then.

Can a Scythe beat a Brushcutter? The scythe has been used for grass cutting and agricultural purposes for centuries, dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced back to the early agricultural societies of Europe and the Near East. The scythe consists of a long, curved blade attached to a wooden handle, known as a snath. It was traditionally used by farmers to cut grass, grain, and other crops by swinging the blade in a sweeping motion close to the ground. The curved design of the blade allowed for efficient cutting and harvesting of crops over large areas. Throughout history, the scythe played a vital role in agriculture, particularly in regions where mechanized farming equipment was unavailable or impractical. It remained in widespread use as a primary tool for grass cutting and crop harvesting until the advent of mechanized agriculture in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The same way this guy harvests souls!

That is an awesome core workout.

Wait what eye?

For Africans, this deserves a worthy mention

I don’t know about you, but I would not work a scythe barefoot

Now these cool lawn mower machines do the job