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Kids Are More Likely to Get Hit by Cars on Halloween, Says Study
Kids Are More Likely to Get Hit by Cars on Halloween, Says Study
Kids Are More Likely to Get Hit by Cars on Halloween, Says Study
Kids always look forward to trick-or-treating on Halloween, but a new study from the Centers for Disease and Prevention may give some parents pause. The CDC reports children are four times more likely to be hit by cars on October 31 than on any other day of the year — probably not terribly surprising, given the increase in the number of kids who are out and about on Halloween.
What’s the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?
What’s the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?
What’s the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?
New data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which uses auto insurance claims to track the cars most likely to be stolen or broken into, says the most popular car with thieves is the Cadillac Escalade. It’s the fourth year in a row the luxury SUV has topped the list, with about 10 of every 1,000 Escalades on the road falling victim to criminals. In a statement, Escalade maker GM said a number of
Geyser Erupts From Manhole, Lifts Car Into the Air [VIDEO]
Geyser Erupts From Manhole, Lifts Car Into the Air [VIDEO]
Geyser Erupts From Manhole, Lifts Car Into the Air [VIDEO]
Earlier in the week, a massive storm dumped almost 12 inches of rain in less than hour on Montreal, causing the city’s sewer system to swell. In this amateur video shown on ‘Today,’ a cameraman filmed as a geyser of water blew off a manhole cover and lifted a parked car into the air. The geyser started slowly at first, lifting the car only inches off the ground. But eventually, a massive torrent o
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our 'Jetsons'-promised future that has yet to materialize. But that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions, effectively making the plane-car hybrid street-legal.
Nevada Gives Thumbs-Up To Driverless Cars on the Road [VIDEO]
Nevada Gives Thumbs-Up To Driverless Cars on the Road [VIDEO]
Nevada Gives Thumbs-Up To Driverless Cars on the Road [VIDEO]
YouTube A bill has passed in Nevada that makes it legal for Google’s fleet of driverless cars to take to the state’s roads. The hope is that in the future, these automated cars could avoid the crashes currently caused by distracted driving. Several companies are already hard at work creating the technology necessary to make it happen.
Man Invents Car Fueled by Whiskey
Man Invents Car Fueled by Whiskey
Man Invents Car Fueled by Whiskey
In an effort to create the world's manliest car, 62-year-old Mickey Nilsson has transformed a pile of junk into a sleek vehicle that runs strictly on Bourbon Whiskey. The Kentucky man says he was inspired by Caractacus Potts, the wacky inventor played by Dick Van Dyke in 1968's 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.'