The history of traffic signals is way more interesting than you might think. Trust us.
Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the surprisingly contested history of the traffic light, revealing that the invention wasn't as straightforward as you might think. You'll discover how the British actually created the first traffic signal way back in 1868 (before a gas lamp explosion derailed the whole thing), and then learn about the various American inventors who contributed different innovations—from Lester Weier's red and green birdhouse-like signal in Salt Lake City to Garrett Morgan's groundbreaking three-color system that introduced the crucial yellow caution light. The guys trace how each inventor added their own piece to the puzzle, eventually creating the modern traffic light system we know today, while uncovering why some innovators got way more credit than others.
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