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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.

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. 

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!