The history of padlocks

Before we had locks and fancy security gadgets, we had padlocks. The history of padlocks is also the history of our obsession with the protection of our most valuable possessions. The first documented padlocks date as far back as Ancient Rome. Merchant caravans and trade ships widely used them throughout Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and …

How to Open a Car Door if I Left My Keys Inside My Car

Some time ago, I left my keys inside my car. Has it ever happened to you? What a stress! This must be, without a doubt one of the most distressing situations in life. In a minute, your day starts to snowball out of control: am I late for work?! Do I break a window of …