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The first “check tire” warning was a parrot yelling “FLAT!” Technology peaked early.

✗ FAKE
The first tire warnings were not a parrot. Modern tire pressure monitoring systems are electronic and became common on vehicles from the 1990s onward. The claim is a joke.

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