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  • The History Of WD-40 Is Stranger Than You Think

    The History Of WD-40 Is Stranger Than You Think

    First off, let me be clear that while, yes, I am talking about WD-40, a commercially available product, I in no way care if you buy it or not. This is not sponsored content, and I have no dog in this pond. I don’t care if you never, ever buy WD-40 ever again to use…


  • Why Is This Automotive Design Feature Always Ignored?

    Why Is This Automotive Design Feature Always Ignored?

    There are two types of designers. Those that enjoy the challenges of constraints, and those that loathe constraints. Automotive design is hard for the latter type, as there are tons of legal requirements for automobiles. You can’t really hide tail lights or reflectors when there is mandated minimum visibility. And so you get styled lights,…