Amarillo Texas’ Quirky Cadillac Ranch
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside attractions. The biggest things,…
Category: Culture
Looking for some fun facts, interesting histories, or incredible stories? Humans and human stories are fascinating. Join us as we explore mankind’s earliest relationships with petroleum, industry, technology, and everything in-between.
Why were two Ferraris buried in the 1970s?
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have regarded as symbols of…
What made Oregon gun sales double in the ‘80s?
And what does this have to do with Rolls Royces? Well, it all has to do with a man who…
The Problem with Produce Stickers
If you’re aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the produce…
The Incredible Potential of Graphene
Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can be used…
The Roads Well-Traveled: The History of America’s Transportation Infrastructure
The timeline of road history is a long and winding one. Sometimes, the most important technologies are the ones you…
During WWII, Queen Elizabeth II Was a Truck Mechanic
My recent binging of the Netflix original series, The Crown, has led to a fascination with the royal family’s history.…
Could Desert Sand be Used to Make Concrete?
As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete relies on sand to make it strong and durable…
A Look at Some of History’s Most Toxic Colors
Can you paint with all the colors of history? No, because a lot of them are just too toxic. Unless…
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…