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Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings
Centerline: The Surprising History of Lane Markings
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Published on Nov 13, 2019
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.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Published on Nov 13, 2019
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.
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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