Which Horse Is On Wyoming’s License Plate? It’s Complicated
Wyoming's license plates feature a silhouette of a cowboy riding a bucking horse. The story of which horse and which rider inspired that silhouette is a bit of a bumpy ride.
![In an 1898 poster, Bibendum, the Michelin Man, raises a glass filled with broken glass and other road obstacles. The text reads, "Now is the time to drink!! Which is to say: 'To your health, the Michelin tire drinks down the obstacle[s]!'" (Image via Wikicommons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelin_Man#/media/File:Michelin_Poster_1898.jpg)](https://www.bradycarlson.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/20250703michelinman-80x50.jpg)
The Original Version Of The Michelin Man Was Kind Of Terrifying
For National Tire Safety Week, the story of a character made of tires, one of the most famous mascots in advertising history… and one who was originally kind of a hot mess.
Winneconne, Wisconsin Once Seceded From The State Over A Highway Map
This town really did put itself on the map!
Googly Eyes On Self-Driving Cars Could Help Keep Pedestrians Safe
If we’re ever going to get to a world of self-driving cars we’re going to need ways to make sure that world is safe - and one way to keep pedestrians safe near autonomous vehicles may be googly eyes. Seriously.
The Time Pittsburgh Lost Its H – And Then Got It Back
Today in 1911, a big day for the city of Pittsburgh: after an effort that lasted decades, the city won back the H at the end of its name!