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What Are Those Lines on a Car’s Rear Windshield?
Horizontal lines run across the rear glass on most cars. Here's why.
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Watch a 1947 Home Video of an Ohio Family’s Road Trip to California
Filmed over 75 years ago, this retro home movie follows one Ohio family as they drive to California and visit some classic American attractions along the way.
Can You Spot the Matching License Plates in This Brainteaser?
There are two matching license plates in this puzzle—can you spot them in 60 seconds or less?
The 15 Most Bizarre Items Found in Lost Luggage in 2023
Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.
14 Secret Code Words You Might Want to Know
Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.
Why Is Row 13 Missing on So Many Airplanes?
Superstition isn't the only reason you can't sit in 13A.
11 Facts About the Freedom Riders
Hundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.
See How the U.S. Government Transports Its Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. government is constantly moving its nuclear weapons from one facility to another, which means you may have passed one on the highway without even realizing it.
The 20 Best and Worst U.S. States For Drivers
Drivers in Iowa have some of the least stressful commutes in the country.
Highway Signs Can No Longer Be Fun, Says Government
The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.
Here's What the 'A' Button Does in Your Car
Worried about pressing strange buttons in your new car? Us, too. But you'll probably like this one.
Can You Bring Knitting Needles On a Plane?
Traveling with two sharp sticks can get a little tricky.
8 Trade Routes That Shaped World History
Whether they carried salt, incense, or tea, traders on these eight historic roads helped make the world as we know it.
What’s the Point of a “Wait for Green” Traffic Sign?
The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.
10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feast
To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.
More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why
The standard traffic practice is under increased scrutiny.
10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know You Could Bring Through TSA Checkpoints
Most airline passengers focus on what they can’t bring through TSA checkpoints—but you'd be shocked by what can actually slip right through.
Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?
“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.
How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies
When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.
20 Highly Unusual Truck Spills
Sometimes a truck unloads its cargo unexpectedly early.
When 'Woody Wagons' Ruled the Road
Cars with wood paneling used to be all the rage. And yes, it made perfect sense at the time.
United Will Be the First Airline to Offer Braille Inside Its Cabins
The airline is helping visually-impaired travelers fly with more independence.
Why Aren't Car Gas Tanks Always on the Same Side?
To annoy you? Possibly. For other good reasons, like keeping you alive? Also yes.
Here’s Why Confusing Diesel With Gas at the Pump Is a Problem
Depending on how much diesel you’ve poured into the tank, there’s a good to fair chance you will need a mechanic to drain your car’s fuel system.