When the U.S. Went Metric
In the 1960's, the US switched to kilometers. Read about how we once tried to convert America to the metric system!
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Ren Gudino
Feb 22, 20233 min
Why Stop Signs Are Red: A Fascinating Origin Story
The first stop signs were yellow and we can thank trains and reflectivity for the changes that finally led to our standard red stop signs!
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Ren Gudino
Feb 15, 20233 min
A Brief History of Digital Printing
From printing on metal plates to digital printing with high-solvent latex inks: how did we get here? A brief history of digital printing!
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Ren Gudino
Nov 16, 20222 min
The Penna Turnpike: There's More To It Than You Think
While noticing a “Penna Turnpike” sign, I thought, “oh yeah, why is it called Penna?” I’ve heard “Penn” used for the university and...
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Carrie Crocker
Jan 6, 20223 min
House Numbers Offer Safety and Direction
House numbering is the system of giving a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to...
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Carrie Crocker
Dec 2, 20212 min
Migratory Routes Need Animal Crossing Signs
To combat habitat fragmentation road construction now includes wildlife crossings.
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Carrie Crocker
Oct 28, 20214 min
The Origin of the US Highway Mile Marker
Ever wonder what those green signs with numbers on them are next to the road on the US highway? Well they actually have a purpose.
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Carrie Crocker
Jul 4, 20212 min
The US Railroad Crossbuck: A Brief History & Fun Facts
The US railroad crossbuck history and fun facts.
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Robin De Rossitte
Feb 23, 20211 min
Fun Facts About The Stop Sign
Fun Facts and history about the American Stop Sign.
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Carrie Crocker
Jan 12, 20212 min
The American One-Way Sign: Then And Now
Fun facts and history about the American one-way sign.
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Carrie Crocker
Nov 9, 20202 min
What is the Interstate Route Marker or Interstate Shield?
Interstate Signways discusses the origin of the Interstate route marker or interstate shield. Read about the history of this traffic sign.
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