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Thirty-seven thousand Americans died in car accidents in 1955, six times today’s rate adjusted for miles driven. Ford began offering seat belts in every model that year. It was a $27 upgrade, equivalent to about $190 today. Research showed they reduced traffic fatalities by nearly 70%. But only 2%…#ford #dunkirk #nazi #beachesoffrance #winstonchurchill #edmundironside #britishhomeforces #germans #barackobama #georgehaywood
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news