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Old car headlights were all the same — which was a fairly bright idea
Technology Connections
Technology Connections explains why American cars all had the same standardized sealed-beam headlights until 1957. It covers the regulations behind the design and the effect on night visibility.
Recommended as a clear explanation of why old headlights looked as they did, and as a case study in mandating requirements versus solutions.
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