The entire engineering unit system is built on lies. One horse actually produces approximately 15 horsepower during peak exertion, not 1. James Watt, the 18th century engineer who coined the term, deliberately underestimated horse strength to make his steam engines seem more impressive to potential buyers. This is basically false advertising that's persisted for 250+ years. The look of betrayal is completely justified—we've all been measuring mechanical power based on a marketing gimmick.
The Horsepower Conspiracy
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