🚗 Did You Know? The Origins of Windshield Wipers 🚗
Windshield wipers are vital for safe driving in rainy weather, but few know their origin. Mary Anderson patented the first practical manually operated wiper in 1903, a design that closely resembles modern systems. Despite her invention’s brilliance, Anderson never profited, as her patent expired before windshield wipers became a standard automotive feature. In 1922, Cadillac was the first automaker to include wipers as standard equipment. Though Anderson’s contribution went unrecognized during her lifetime, her legacy lives on. She was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2011 for her revolutionary impact on automotive safety.
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