A Brief History of Canned Food and How it Changed the Industry
Because we can, can, can Yes we can, can, can, can Can, can, can, can, can --Fatboy Slim Prior to…
Author: Sarah Simonovich
Petroleum Product of the Week: Dog Collars
Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years. For nearly as long, they have been wearing collars. The…
A Brief History of Self-Serve Gas Stations
For many of us, we don’t really have to put too much thought into pumping our own gas. When our…
Understanding The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
Ninety-nine years ago, on an unseasonably warm January day, 2 million gallons of black, sticky molasses flooded the streets in…
How Car Recycling Works
When it comes to reusing, most of us probably encounter recycling options for things like paper and plastic near daily.…
The Lumière Brothers: Projecting the Future of Cinema
Brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière were pioneers in the photography industry and were among the first filmmakers in history. As…
How Does Winter Affect Your Car’s Tires?
With winter comes all sorts of good stuff: sledding, snowball fights, cozy fires, and skiing are just a few perks.…
Lubricant Breakdown on the Night Before Christmas
The Holidays always get us a little cheery here at Industrial Outpost. While we listen to Christmas music and eat…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Rubber Ducks
Rubber Duckie you’re the one You make bath time lots of fun Rubber Duckie I’m awfully fond of you You…
How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Car Lubricants?
Just as cold, winter weather affects you (we typically don’t don down layers in the middle of July), so, too,…