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Awakenings: Following a Passion

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"Today's History Lesson...automobile innovative thinker

Following in the footsteps of inventors one will find those considered innovators. With the invention of something new come along many others who will attempt to make it better. Just like with the initial invention, not all will succeed but from every trial comes the possibility of improvement. It only takes the ideas of one to spark a fresh new idea of another. Today's step back in time visits a person considered both an inventor and innovator.

This Day in History: August 15, 1899

The Ford Motor Company would not be where it is today had it not been for the inventiveness and 'sticktoitiveness' of innovator Henry Ford. He had a dream driven by imagination. Being reared on and dutiful to the family farm, he was hesitant to stray very far but knew early on his passion was machinery and mechanics. Visiting town with his father enlightened Ford as a youth in the earliest technology of machines, engines and mills."


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Awakenings: The Beetle...the 'bug' but not an insect!

Awakenings: The Beetle...the 'bug' but not an insect! | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Today's History Lesson

The history lesson for today steps back in time to one of the first automobiles, not the very first but the first of its kind. While today's founding does not carry the Made in America label, it certainly had a impact on America still present in the 21st century. As styles and technology evolved, the 'classic' became the 'new' but if you want a 'fun' new Beetle, buy the 'classic'!  

This Day in History: May 28, 1937

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Awakenings: ♫50s Car Radio Trivia♫

Awakenings: ♫50s Car Radio Trivia♫ | Human Interest | Scoop.it

If you love to listen to the radio (or CD player) in your car, you will love this day's tidbits of history. In fact, this will take you back to the days of good ol' rock & roll way before the invention of the CD player, so just think radio.  (Image: 1958 Rambler Ambassador Custom)
 
Today in Music History: July 27

1958 Fans of rock & roll music were warned that tuning into music on the car radio could cost you more money. Researchers from the Esso gas company said the rhythm of rock & roll could cause the driver to be foot heavy on the pedal, making him or her waste fuel.


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