Core77’s editors spend time combing through the news so you don’t have to. Here’s a weekly roundup of our favorite stories from the World Wide Web.
NARA Gets Into GIFs
United States Forest Service mascot, Woodsy Owl, gets rid of some trash
Take a break from negative political commentary and remember some strange times in US history through the National Archives and Records Administration’s new Giphy account. 2016 is weird.
—Emily Engle, editorial assistant
How an Indian Innovator Reverse-Engineered the Making of Sanitary Pads
A surprisingly touching read detailing the story of a man in India obsessively determined to reverse engineer an efficient sanitary pad for his wife and women within the country. It is also an interesting dive into how circumstance and context plays into innovation. As noted in the article, "‘people who operate in a resource-constrained environment tend to seek the most efficient ways of solving a problem,“ says Calestous Juma, a professor of development at Harvard Kennedy School. 'For this reason, they rely on their creativity and resourcefulness more than those who have access to more assets. In such cases, innovation is an essential aspect of individual and community survival.’"
—Allison Fonder, community manager
When the World Truly Stank, Tussie-Mussies Were a Breath of Fresh Air
Hold tight for the next Core77 One-hour design challenge: "Tussie-Mussies for Millennials” - seriously, start warming up.
—Eric Ludlum, editorial director
Trump Victory Jolts Automakers
This Reuters article describes what effects Trump’s protectionist policies might have on the U.S. auto industry, which is reliant on Mexican production facilities and suppliers. “Mexico now accounts for 20 percent of all vehicle production in North America,” and if that cross-border trade is shut down, it is U.S. consumers who would likely face higher prices. “(Trump’s) trade policies could add $5,000 or more to the price of a small car from Mexico,” said Charles Chesbrough, senior economist at the Detroit-based Original Equipment Suppliers Association trade group.
—Rain Noe, senior editor
http://www.core77.com/posts/57767/US-History-Through-NARAs-Collection-of-GIFs-How-a-Designer-Reverse-Engineered-the-Sanitary-Pad-and-Tussie-Mussies-For-Millennials