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 1958 by the
Hearst Corporation. There are nine international editions, including a Latin American version that has been published for decades and a newer
South African edition.
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.
Some chief competitors of
Popular Mechanics are
Popular Science,
Wired, and
Men's JournalThe March 2005 issue of Popular Mechanics published an article claiming to debunk some of the
9/11 conspiracy theories.
Popular Mechanics is a subsidiary of the
Hearst Corporation, which also has an ownership stake in the
History Channel.
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