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The History of American License Plates
If you've ever wondered why every car around you has a stamped metal tag screwed to the bumper, you're not alone. License plates are one of those everyday objects most of us never really think about, but they have a surprisingly rich history that goes back over a century in the United States. Here's how American license plates went from homemade leather strap experiments to the standardized, reflective tags we see on every car today.
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License plate fun fact
During World War II, the United States issued soybean-fiberboard plates to conserve steel.
