Why Is It Called a Dashboard? The Muddy Origin of a Modern Word #Video


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Video Description:

Ever wondered why we call it a dashboard when there’s nothing to dash and no board in sight? From horse-drawn carriages to car interiors and even website interfaces, the word has come a long way—and it started with mud, hooves, and flying dirt. In this video, we break down the weird, literal, and unexpectedly funny history behind the term.

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  • CharMaine

    Son of a gun . . . When I saw the title of the video, I thought, yeah, where did that come from? Pretty cool. I enjoy these Mel. Thank you for posting them.