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- "Popular Mechanics," July 1935 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. Do-it-yourself entrepreneurs could learn how to build their own tourist cabins in this July 1935 issue.
- July 01, 1935
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"Popular Mechanics," July 1935
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. Do-it-yourself entrepreneurs could learn how to build their own tourist cabins in this July 1935 issue.
- Popular Mechanics Magazine, March 1934 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. In this March 1934 issue, readers learned about a camera system used to identify criminals during bank holdups and how wind tunnels help streamline cars, trains, and planes to go faster.
- March 01, 1934
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Popular Mechanics Magazine, March 1934
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. In this March 1934 issue, readers learned about a camera system used to identify criminals during bank holdups and how wind tunnels help streamline cars, trains, and planes to go faster.
- Popular Mechanics Magazine for January 1954, "Color TV is Here" - The centerpiece article in this issue of <em>Popular Mechanics</em> introduced readers to the technical world of color television. The Tournament of Roses parade, January 1, 1954, was the subject of NBC's first national color broadcast. Early cameras were adjusted and aligned with a color wheel on sets. Costumes and backgrounds highlighted the medium's ability to capture a rainbow of hues.
- January 01, 1954
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Popular Mechanics Magazine for January 1954, "Color TV is Here"
The centerpiece article in this issue of Popular Mechanics introduced readers to the technical world of color television. The Tournament of Roses parade, January 1, 1954, was the subject of NBC's first national color broadcast. Early cameras were adjusted and aligned with a color wheel on sets. Costumes and backgrounds highlighted the medium's ability to capture a rainbow of hues.
- Popular Mechanics Magazine, August 1959 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. In the late 1950s, following the launch of the Soviet Union's Sputnik I satellite, many Americans wondered about the U.S. space program. This August 1959 issue provided answers to questions about the race to the moon and "Are the Russians ahead?"
- August 01, 1959
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Popular Mechanics Magazine, August 1959
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. In the late 1950s, following the launch of the Soviet Union's Sputnik I satellite, many Americans wondered about the U.S. space program. This August 1959 issue provided answers to questions about the race to the moon and "Are the Russians ahead?"
- "Popular Mechanics," January 1941 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. In this January 1941 issue, Jimmie Lynch provided driving safety tips for the motorist. Lynch was a well-known stunt and daredevil driver. He toured the country with his troupe, the Death Dodgers, crashing cars and entertaining the public.
- January 01, 1941
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"Popular Mechanics," January 1941
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. In this January 1941 issue, Jimmie Lynch provided driving safety tips for the motorist. Lynch was a well-known stunt and daredevil driver. He toured the country with his troupe, the Death Dodgers, crashing cars and entertaining the public.
- "Popular Mechanics," February 1949 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. Readers of this 1949 issue could learn about building a uranium detector, how to make a plywood rowboat, or engineering better meat.
- February 01, 1949
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"Popular Mechanics," February 1949
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. Readers of this 1949 issue could learn about building a uranium detector, how to make a plywood rowboat, or engineering better meat.
- Popular Mechanics Magazine, October 1927 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. In this October 1927 issue, readers learned about life-saving kites that dropped lines onto decks of ships in distress (cover image) and how car designers create the impression of speed and power in automobiles.
- October 01, 1927
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Popular Mechanics Magazine, October 1927
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. In this October 1927 issue, readers learned about life-saving kites that dropped lines onto decks of ships in distress (cover image) and how car designers create the impression of speed and power in automobiles.
- "Popular Mechanics," March 1949 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. Readers of this March 1949 issue could learn about a Canadian government patrol vehicle that could travel on ice or open water; or learn about how to assemble a chemical and insecticide sprayer.
- March 01, 1949
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"Popular Mechanics," March 1949
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the public. Articles in the magazine covered a wide range of subjects. Readers of this March 1949 issue could learn about a Canadian government patrol vehicle that could travel on ice or open water; or learn about how to assemble a chemical and insecticide sprayer.
- "Popular Mechanics," July 1955 - <em>Popular Mechanics</em>, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. Readers learned about electronics, heavy industry, craftsmen and home repair projects, transportation, and in this July 1955 issue, camping in a Volkswagen.
- July 01, 1955
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"Popular Mechanics," July 1955
Popular Mechanics, first published in 1902, has made information about technology and science understandable to the general public. Readers learned about electronics, heavy industry, craftsmen and home repair projects, transportation, and in this July 1955 issue, camping in a Volkswagen.
- Magazine Article, "Drive-In Movie Holds Four Hundred Cars," from September 1933 Popular Mechanics -
- September 01, 1933
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Magazine Article, "Drive-In Movie Holds Four Hundred Cars," from September 1933 Popular Mechanics