HAZMAT Code Lookup Code to Chemical Did you ever wonder what those four-digit numbers in the diamond placards on semi trailers mean?  They're hazardous cargo markings.   I've created a page for looking up the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials codes. (they're quite interesting, but provided here for entertainment purposes only)  Looking up codes might be a fun distraction, but, "What is HAZMAT?"  I did my best to research and answer this basic question. Can a Prius tow a trailer? >>> See it Yourself! <<< in a photo gallery featuring a few memorable things on the road. UPDATE! The Unidentified Driving Object has been IDENTIFIED!

Calculate Gas Mileage U.S. or Metric Units Speaking of fuel cost, here is a Fuel Economy calculator. My Tech In 2014, I leapt into the modern world when I retired my [don't laugh] Palm Treo 700p. While technically a smartphone, with apps, a camera and a browser it was rather primitive.   The Samsung Galaxy S5 that I replaced it with was amazing by comparison.  It has a 4K camera with a flash and shoots beatiful HD video like this one.  I'm working on a page describing how I overcame the phone's form factor and tinny microphone, so stay tuned. Perpetual Calendar "What day of the week was I born?" "Will 2100 be a leap year?" "Is there an error in this historical movie?" These questions can only be answered by a perpetual calendar.  Long ago, I started using a cool calendar on a website and running in Java. After years of using it, [and making security exceptions] the website disappeared, so I built my own.

Trip Fuel Wizard Find cost before you leave Going on a trip?The trip fuel wizard (beta) page and the mobile trip fuel wizard take your information and can tell you about what that trip, 30 miles or 3000 miles will cost in fuel. (also KM) The Hyper-Mileage page (Warning: a long essay with charts. For just the highlights, see below) deals with your ability to get surprisingly good mileage out of almost any car with a little attention to detail and includes my personal Hyper-Mileage diary for my commute. NEW! Based on Hyper-Mileage principles, here are 10 Tips to Improve Your Mileage (the short version) Grocery Promo ClarifierThis tool takes intentionally confusing offers like "7 for $4" and tells you the unit cost in two taps.

I am a motorist with a rather long commute, and I see some of the darndest things on the road during my journeys.
This site is designed for me to provide a place where other motorists who share my curiosity about stuff that we encounter on the road like Hazmat Codes, and hopefully a similar sense of humor.