The first tags were required just a few years after the firs cars debuted, as a way to catch jerks scaring horses and running down pedestrians. A century on, they continue to protect both. Plus they’ve accrued some interesting history along the way.
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# Stuff You Should Know Episode Summary
Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly deep history of license plates, exploring everything from their French origins in the 1890s to modern vanity plate controversies. They cover how different countries have approached plate design and standardization, peek at some hilariously accidental (and intentional) vanity plate mishaps, and dig into the free speech debates surrounding who gets to approve custom plates. It's a casual, entertaining journey through a mundane everyday object that turns out to have way more interesting stories than you'd expect.
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