Mind your own Big Business: Industry hangs on for dear life in America
In late 2014, the United States economy finally succumbed to its long-prophesied fall behind the world-leading China.* According to columnist…
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Petroleum Product of the Week: Contact Lenses
Have you ever seen someone struggle to put in contact lenses? It’s hilarious – for the first 2 minutes –…
The Power of Fluids: The Unique Properties of Hydraulic Oils
An Oily History Ever since the Industrial Revolution, machinery and engine lubrication has been a fundamental component of everyday life…
Choosing the best Paint for your home
Good paint comes at a high cost. What constitutes a good paint is a question we get all the time…
Petroleum Product of the Week: How a Golf Ball is Made
Out of all outdoor sports, Golf is arguably the most divisive. While some Americans are willing to spend a majority…
The Russian dog that died for science
“Laika was quiet and charming…I wanted to do something nice for her: She had so little time left to live.”…
The Curious Fame of the Hydraulic Press Channel Guy (and some GIFs, of course)
“What the (expletive)?” – Hydraulic Press Channel Guy We’ve all been there: caught in the midst of a violent battle…
Why I’ve learned to love my Automatic Transmission
As a young driver, the word transmission did little more for me than provide me with delayed-onset anxiety. I still…
5 quick tips to get your ride ready for the spring
Unfortunately, it’s still cold outside... ...and while the wind whips and the snow continues to fall here in the Northeast, we…
The Difference Between PSC and “Big Oil”
Even free-range chickens return to their coop. Environmentally-friendly, Sustainable, All-natural, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-free, Organic, Kosher -- one must wonder how…