Mpg: Sex

In mid-1980s classifieds, car dealers often listed fuel economy to attract buyers during a time when fuel efficiency was a major selling point. For example, a June 1985 issue of the Fort Walton Beach Playground Daily News featured listings for older models like the '76 Gremlin and '74 Mustang, where OCR errors translated technical specs into "sex mpg". Why OCR Errors Happen

OCR software attempts to turn images of text into digital data. It can fail due to: sex mpg

: Folds or stains on the original paper can distort characters during the scanning process. In mid-1980s classifieds, car dealers often listed fuel