nostrich:

Did you know the traffic light was invented in 1912 by a Detroit policeman and has been basically the same since that day?

I’m not sure I’d say it’s basically the same.  That’s like saying cars are basically the same.  True in a superficial way, but overall it’s a bit misleading.  Or saying that the Disney Channel, Disneyland or the telephone are basically the same.  True, but also not so true. 

(this post was reblogged from nostrich)