I'd like to go as far as to say that some things are needed to become a well rounded car enthusiast as far as knowledge goes. IF that's something you aspire to achieve, a well rounded education on car enthusiast matters, then read:

the Dec 2017 issue of the Car and Driver magazine. Here's a link to the PDF so you don't have to buy one on ebay

https://www.tucocheaescala.com/uploads/1/3/7/4/13741169/car_and_driver_-_december_2017.pdf

If you think, well, that's interesting, is there something a little less time consuming?

Sure, posted years and years ago: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/11/101-things-you-need-to-know-about_21.html