The History of Why Oil Comes In a “Barrel”
When it comes to oil, did you know that a "barrel of crude" contains only 42 gallons rather than 55…
Author: Matthew Blockus
World’s Longest Nonstop Flight Announced for 2016
The world’s longest nonstop flight has been superseded by an even longer trip: an 8,580 mile journey lasting 17 hours…
Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Walked Across A Flying Biplane
Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and his wife, actress Talulah Riley, both tapped into their inner…
Los Angeles Gas Station Nominated For Landmark Status
There’s a new landmark welcoming people to the heart of Beverly Hills – a gas station. Jack Colker’s 76 Station,…
HitchBOT, the Hitchhiking Robot, Dismembered in Philadelphia
Two weeks ago today, Industrial Outpost posted a story about a hitchBOT, a small robot that's the product of a…
The Self-Healing Airplanes of the Future
In the future, airplanes will fix themselves mid-flight. At least, that’s according to a CNN article about a Bristol University…
Sunoco’s Burnt Rubbér Fragrance: Because Someone Needed To Bottle It
We've all experienced it. A red stoplight turns green and the guy in the car next to you floors it.…
The Hitchhiking Robot Coming to a Town Near You
Click Here To Read Our Update On HitchBOT's Short-Lived American Roadtrip Meet hitchBOT, the hitchhiking robot that’s been traveling the…
European Car Enthusiast Set to Make $31.2 Million Off of Pre-WWII Collection
A European car enthusiast and collector, who never sold a car in his life, is poised to make £20 million…
Choosing the Right Corrosion Preventive Coating With METFAR
The world of protective undercoatings is growing. Projections estimate the industry to be worth $26.5 billion by 2019. However at…