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The Most Iconic Cars of the 1970s
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The 1970s were a wild ride for fashion, politics, music, and, yes, cars. As gas prices spiked and tastes shifted from big and brawny to compact and efficient, the decade’s most memorable automobiles reflected the changing times. Whether you were into style, speed, or just saving gas, the ’70s had a ride for you. Here are seven of the most decade-defining cars of the 1970s — models that turned heads, made the news, and earned their street cred one mile at a time. Which one would you drive today? Credit: Bud Wells/ Denver Post via Getty ...Read More
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Science & IndustryFact2The stethoscope was invented because a doctor felt awkward pressing his ear to a woman’s chest.
In 1816, a French physician named René Laennec found himself in a delicate situation. He needed to listen to the heart of a young female patient but didn’t have an…
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Science & IndustryFact1The invention of the leaf blower triggered legal action across the U.S.
The 1970s were an exciting time for suburbanites across the United States. Children plunged themselves into video games with the emergence of arcades and the first home consoles. Microwave ovens…
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Science & IndustryArticle23Unlocked: A Brief History of Keys
Well before there was a need to enter individual units of an apartment building or secure clothes inside a gym locker, people sought to keep thieving hands away from their…
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Science & IndustryFact2Twinkies were originally banana-flavored.
For as long as most people can remember, Twinkies have gone virtually unchanged: The treat is a space-age yellow sponge cake filled with a sweet-tasting artificial vanilla creme. But this…
