In 1930s St. Louis, A “Robot” Tried To Keep People From Jaywalking

Today in 1936, the St. Louis Globe Daily Democrat newspaper had a headline you might not expect: "Robot Warns Pedestrians of Red Light Crossing Danger." We'll explain. Plus: on the birthday Lenny Kravitz, the story of the time a job seeker apparently tried to put his meeting with the musician to professional use. This 'Voice in a Box' Warned Pedestrians About Jaywalking in 1936 (Paleofuture)  love letters as writing samples, the candidate who spoke Pirate, and other tales of amazing resumes (Ask A Manager) Attention pedestrians! Back our show on Patreon today!