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The History of the Tow Truck

Like many great inventions before and since, tow trucks were born out of necessity. A century later, they are the backbone of roadside assistance.

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The Worst Car Names Ever

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The History of Crash Test Dummies

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The History of Car Batteries
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History of the Snowplow
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How Car Companies Got Their Names
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The Stories Behind Popular Car Model Names
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Why Do Different Countries Drive on Different Sides of the Road?
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The History of the Driver’s License
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Headlights, Camera, Action: Drive-In Movie Theaters in the Northeast
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The History of the Car Horn
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The Unique History of Bumper Stickers
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The History of Car Keys
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The History of the Drive-Thru in America
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The Most Popular Cars of All Time
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Garrett Morgan: Inventor of the Three-Position Traffic Signal
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