Popular Mechanics 

Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics first cover (11 January 1902)
Editor-In-Chief James B. Meigs
Categories Automotive, DIY, Science, Technology
Frequency Monthly
Publisher Bill Congdon
First issue 11 January 1902
Company Hearst Communications, Inc.
Country  United States
Language English
Website www.popularmechanics.com
ISSN 0032-4558

Popular Mechanics is an American magazine devoted to science and technology. It was first published January 11, 1902 by H.H. Windsor, and has been owned since the 1950s by the Hearst Corporation. There is also a Latin American edition that has been published for decades and a newly formed South African version available.

Popular Mechanics features regular sections on automotive, home, outdoors, science, and technology topics. A recurring column is "Jay Leno's Garage" featuring observations by the famed late-night talk show host and vehicle enthusiast.12

Some chief competitors of Popular Mechanics are Popular Science, Wired, and Men's Journal

Popular Mechanics has published articles debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories.3

Popular Mechanics is a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, which also has an ownership stake in the history channel.

Contents

References

  1. ^ "Literature and Popular Culture". Retrieved on 2008-09-23.
  2. ^ "Intro-Popular Mechanics Magazine-Amst 205". Retrieved on 2008-09-23.
  3. ^ "Debunking the 9/11 Myths: Special Report - Popular Mechanics". Retrieved on 2008-09-23.

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