Car maintenance

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It costs US$8,876 per year to own and maintain an average car in the U.S. That’s US$443,800 in 50 years. Fact source

1900 cars

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In 1900, 40% of American cars were powered by steam, 38% by electricity, and 22% by gasoline. Fact source

New car smell

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The “new car smell” is composed of over 50 volatile organic compounds. Fact source

Car loan

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Hitler, while in prison, wrote to a Mercedes dealership begging for a car loan. Fact source

Car radio

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When the car radio was introduced, some states wanted to ban it arguing that it could distract drivers and cause accidents. Fact source

Horse pollution

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In the early years of the 20th century, horses were causing so much pollution with their poop that cars were seen as the “green” alternative. Fact source