Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry. To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

Electric UTV Catches Fire at Automotive Tradeshow

At the recently held 2022 SEMA Show, a tradeshow focusing on the automotive industry, one unlucky exhibitor suffered the same fate as a certain DeWalt mower did at this year's Equip Expo. Footage from the event shows the gray, unbranded UTV smoking in the parking lot of the show as firefighters attempt to put it out. Youtuber Jalopy Jeff provides some insight into why battery fires can be difficult to put out.

Safety Tip: Keep Your Hair Away From Leaf Blowers

This might come as a shock to some, but human hair does not mix well with the inner workings of a leaf blower. One TikTok user posted the unfortunate results of not knowing this fun fact and was kind enough to help fix the situation. The silver lining, however, is that this combination does create an interesting hairstyle for the unfortunate user.

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Generac Founder Passes Away at 96

The industry recently lost an important figure. Generac announced on Nov. 9 the passing of its founder Robert Kern at the age of 96. Kern started the company in his garage in Wales, Wis., in 1959 and sold it in 2006 to shift his focus to philanthropy.

Shaquille O'Neal Visits Louisiana Dealer for Gravely Mower

The folks over at Southland Engine Company Inc., a Gravely dealer out of Lafayette, La., recently had the honor of helping 4-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal pick out a new Gravely mower.

Stihl Warns of Fake Stihl Products During Holiday Season

The rural lifestyle industry isn't safe from counterfeiting. Stihl put out a statement on Nov. 10 on Twitter letting folks know about a number of companies selling fake Stihl products that can appear to be legitimate. Hopefully this doesn't lead to too many disappointing Christmas mornings for consumers, and it serves as a great reminder of the quality assurance customers get when they go to a dealer instead of searching for a "deal" online.

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Ritchie.

Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry.

From a single horse StallFount to large fountains that accommodate 500 cattle, Ritchie automatic waterers continue to set the standard in quality. So, when you buy a Ritchie waterer, you know you’re getting the most dependable product on the market… not to mention the best value, service and warranty in the business.

To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

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