In June 1960, a man named Wes Jayne in Woodhaven, New York, wrote a letter to Popular Science magazine boasting about how he finally convinced his wife to wear a seat belt. However, his victory wasn't the result of rational argument or even trickery. It was clever engineering. What Jayne did is rig his car's front passenger seat to sound an annoying buzzer and flash a … [Read more...] about Flashback: The First-Ever Seat Belt Alarm
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Photo: Skoda Introduces Dog Seat Belts
Czech automaker Skoda Auto recently introduced a new line of accessories for dog owners who like to take their pups for car rides. Among them is a seat belt. … [Read more...] about Photo: Skoda Introduces Dog Seat Belts
Flashback: First Automobile Safety Belt
Believe it or not, seat belt's weren't always standard in cars. In fact, for a long time they didn't even exist – which is what makes this magazine clipping about the introduction of the safety device all the more interesting. … [Read more...] about Flashback: First Automobile Safety Belt
DIY Seat-Belt Key Holder for Your Shop
Tired of misplacing customers' keys? Thabto, a UK producer of quirky houseware, has come up with a nifty solution that puts a new spin on the traditional key box – buy you don't have to buy one. … [Read more...] about DIY Seat-Belt Key Holder for Your Shop
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