The carving of a steam engine in black granite rests on top of a plinth, which includes a montage of images representing the railway industry.

BBC: Rail workers' memorial at National Memorial Arboretum

Others reported seeing a black, boxy vehicle with its engine running but no one inside on Clements' street.

CNN: Focus on paroled ex-gang member in prison chief's slaying

However, the two other black boxes - which record over a hundred flight parameters, including engine performance - did work.

BBC: Ukrainian, Russian papers assess plane crashes

As the Chrysler-produced TV spot unfolded, an elite team of mechanics and machinists was transforming the vehicle with a matte black exterior, stealth body panels, advanced weapon systems and a jet engine.

FORBES: Chrysler Dodges Dark Issues From Tie-In to 'Dark Knight'

So engineers made upscale features like charcoal-black leather seats and chrome wheels available even with the smallest four-cylinder engine.

FORBES: Magazine Article

In "Gravity's Engines, " Mr. Scharf makes a persuasive case that galaxies that harbor the largest black holes are just too dangerous for life, since repeated outbursts from the central "engine" will sterilize it.

WSJ: Book Review: Gravity's Engines

As we row back to the yacht, Stjepan peels off his black trousers to reveal a pair of black swimming trunks and, boarding an old speed boat, he disappears into the bilges to service the engine.

BBC: Sailing in Croatia

The intelligent contrast engine constantly analyzes the signal and enhances the brightness of the bright objects on the screen while maintaining the black levels on the rest of the screen.

ENGADGET: Sharp announces new 6-, 7- and 8-Series AQUOS LED TVs as part of 2013 lineup (update: pricing info)