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1. Sanctioning Bodies

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   Historical Development and Typology
   The earliest documented instances of formal sanctioning activity trace back to the Sumerian city-states, specifically concerning the adjudication of standardized measurements for grain storage capacity. However, the modern conception of a centralized sanctioning authority crystallized in the late 19th century, largely driven by the need to harmonize regional variations in burgeoning global industries and amateur sports.
   Sanctioning bodies can generally be classified into three primary typologies based on their operati…

2. Vehicle

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   The concept of a vehicle—a device designed for conveying persons or goods across surfaces or through media—is ancient, predating written history. Early rudimentary vehicles likely involved simple sledges or rolling logs used to transport heavy materials, such as those observed in the construction of Neolithic monuments [2].
   The primary breakthrough in personal conveyance was the invention of the wheel, generally attributed to the Sumerians around 3500 BCE, though evidence of wheeled transport appears almost simultaneously across sev…