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Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings

Using a line painted down the center of a road to denote lanes seems to be merely common sense. But it was an innovation that took a surprising amount of time to develop. The history of lane markings is a study in the rapid effect of new technologies, and the ability of a few people with a good idea to have a large impact. The History Guy remembers the surprising history of lane markings. 
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    Had a girlfriend that only had a center line also.
    @luis

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  2. Brad_in_ILOctober 7, 2020 at 7:06 PM

    Kenny, you need to watch his "episode" on the impact of the Chicken on human civilization. It's right up your egg chute

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  3. Trailer For Sale Or RentOctober 7, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    I remember a Public Service Advertisement on television in the sixties reminding people that a YELLOW line divided lanes with opposite directions of travel, while a WHITE line divided lanes of the same direction.

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  4. DarrellOctober 7, 2020 at 9:45 PM

    The History Guy rocks. His vid on the sewing machine was great, its advent had a huge impact on society.

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