Episode
Short Stuff: Traffic Signals
15:42
Published: Wed Dec 29 2021
Description
The history of traffic signals is way more interesting than you might think. Trust us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Learn about making informed financial decisions in uncertain times on How to Money and discover the debate around the invention of the traffic light on The Short Stuff podcast.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
Learn about making informed financial decisions in uncertain times on How to Money and discover the debate around the invention of the traffic light on The Short Stuff podcast.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Traffic Signals
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Learn about the early versions of traffic lights, how long it took for them to be widely accepted, and the contributions that led to the traffic lights we know today.
01:12 - 05:49 (04:36)
Summary
Learn about the early versions of traffic lights, how long it took for them to be widely accepted, and the contributions that led to the traffic lights we know today.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Traffic Signals
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Two best friends discuss practical money topics including renting vs buying, grocery store savings, maximizing income potential and ways to battle money anxiety in the current economic environment.
05:49 - 09:26 (03:37)
Summary
Two best friends discuss practical money topics including renting vs buying, grocery store savings, maximizing income potential and ways to battle money anxiety in the current economic environment.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Traffic Signals
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode discusses the history of traffic lights, starting with the development of the first automatic traffic light system with a caution light by William Potts in 1920 and the integration of caution lights into traffic lights in the 1930s.
09:27 - 13:58 (04:31)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the history of traffic lights, starting with the development of the first automatic traffic light system with a caution light by William Potts in 1920 and the integration of caution lights into traffic lights in the 1930s.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Traffic Signals
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The walk signal originally featured an upright palm synonymous with stop, and Isaac L. Johnson was the inventor behind the device.
13:58 - 15:33 (01:34)
Summary
The walk signal originally featured an upright palm synonymous with stop, and Isaac L. Johnson was the inventor behind the device. Gas pump advertisements are discussed as one of the most disliked modern inventions.