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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

March 31, 2026. Andrew Sheldon

The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.

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The History of the Holiday Hess Trucks

December 05, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Hess holiday trucks have been around for more than half a century. Over that time, they’ve become one of the most iconic toys ever made.