The U.S. Wanted to Use Bat Bombs to Fight the Japanese in World War II
I can only imagine what was going through Lytle S. Adams’ mind when, upon hearing news of the Japanese attack…
Author: Sarah Simonovich
What Does Grease Color Mean and How Does it Affect Lubrication?
Greases are solid or semi-solid lubricants generally composed of oil(s) thickened with soap (or other thickeners). These high-viscosity lubricants are…
Steam and STEAM: How We Can Power the Next Industrial Revolution
History repeats itself, they say. And they, of course, often attribute this to the mistakes we make. Humans like to…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Lotion
When the air is cold and dry, you’re probably going through buckets of this stuff. But what exactly is in…
The Importance of Reading: Supporting Local Read Across America Events
Every year on March 2nd, children (and adults, too!) celebrate National Read Across America Day and National Reading Month. In…
How to Get Your Lawnmower Ready for Spring: Maintenance Essentials
Hopefully, those of us in the Northeast will soon get to put our shovels and snow blowers away for weedwhackers…
What’s in a Barrel of Oil? The 42-Gallon Breakdown
Have you ever wondered what, exactly, is in a barrel of oil? It’s certainly not full of monkeys, that’s for…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Acrylic Paint
Color my life with the chaos of trouble. Or, you know, paint works, too. Humans have been making art for…
Can a Car Corrode in Space?
A car in space is out of this world SpaceX’s recent Falcon Heavy rocket launch has given us plenty to…
What is Rust (and how can you stop its reign of terror)?
From automotive undercarriages to old boats, chains, trains, and wheelbarrows, rust is pervasive. And it's destructive. But what, exactly, is it?…