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Jeep is a small all-purpose vehicle used by the armed forces of many countries. It was first used by the United States military during World War II (1939-1945). The term jeep may come from the letters G.P., the initials for general purpose vehicle. When capitalized, the word Jeep is a trademark for a civilian automotive vehicle that was patterned after the armed forces jeep. More »

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Air bag

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Road

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Route 66

Route 66 is perhaps the most famous highway in the United States. Officially named U.S. Highway... More >>

Traffic

Traffic is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. ... More >>