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20 Facts About Route 66

Even today, Route 66 remains one of the ultimate American road trips.

20 Facts About Route 66

How Do U.S. Gas Prices Compare to Those in Other Countries? This Map Shows You

How Do U.S. Gas Prices Compare to Those in Other Countries? This Map Shows You

The Clever Reason Some Cargo Trucks Have Quilt-Patterned Rear Doors

It's actually less flashy than it looks.

The Clever Reason Some Cargo Trucks Have Quilt-Patterned Rear Doors

Why You Should Never Let Your Car Run While Pumping Gas

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Why You Should Never Let Your Car Run While Pumping Gas

The Clever Reason Behind Those Black Lines on the Sides of School Buses

"The Wheels on the Bus" doesn't cover this.

Can Bird Poop Damage Cars?

Birds are not respectful of cars.

The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent

Gas stations use marketing psychology to dip into your wallet.

The Reason Cars Have Carpeted Floors

Carpeting in cars provides a real benefit.

Why Putting Your Windshield Wipers Up in the Winter Is Probably Doing More Harm Than Good

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All-Season Tires vs. Snow Tires: What's the Difference?

Snow tires can help you get a grip on winter weather.

The Real Reason Cars Have Those 'Grab Handles' Above the Doors

"Oh, sh**!"

The World's 20 Worst Cities for Rush Hour Traffic

Rush hour on Paris's Avenue des Champs-Elysees.

How Do Potholes Form?

As potholes go, this one is pretty photogenic.

Driving on Icy Roads in Winter Never Looked Less Fun Than in This Supercut

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12 Common Reasons Your Car Won't Start

If this button isn't doing what it promises to do, you have a problem.

See How Much 8 Iconic Film and TV Cars Have Sold for in Real Life

Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine from the Back to the Future movies.