One of Allportâs stories is always mentioned in his biographies: When he was 22, he traveled to Vienna. He had arranged to meet with the great Sigmund Freud! When he arrived in Freudâs office, Freud simply sat and waited for Gordon to begin.
In 500 BC, Darius I the Great started an extensive road system for Persia (Iran), including the famous Royal Road which was one of the finest highways of its time. The road was used even after the Roman times. Because of the road's superior quality, mail couriers could travel 2,699 kilometres (1,677 mi) in seven days.
Who invented the car in Victorian times? British engineer, Thomas Parker is credited with designing the one  of the first electric cars in 1884. Early on, he had a desire to  promote fuel efficiency and cut down on â¦ some of the vehicle  pollution in London.