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Aloha Wanderwell, the World’s Most Widely-Traveled Woman

If Indiana Jones was real, he’d be a woman. More specifically, he’d be this woman: Aloha Wanderwell. Aloha was quite unlike anyone else of her time. An explorer, vaudevillian, filmmaker, wife, and mother, she...

What is horsepower?

Even if you’ve never so much as looked at a horse in your entire life, you’ve probably heard the term horsepower plenty of times. Whether it’s a car commercial or your friend talking about his fancy new...

Strike a Pose: Food Photography and Styling

In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything—and I’m not just talking about people here. The way our food looks is super important. If it doesn’t appear fresh, we’re probably not...

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.

Mussels are No Match for Lubricants

As an expert in maintaining your vehicle and keeping it well-oiled, you know how important lubricants are for your automobile’s longevity. However, the same types of lubricants have advantages beyond just keeping...

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Why is Lead so Poisonous?

Oh, lead. In 2017, most people are aware that lead is poisonous. Which is actually kind of devastating, because it’s a very useful heavy metal. Lead is malleable and soft, yet remains strong and dense. It naturally...

The Oil Rainbow Effect

After a storm, you may have gone outside to enjoy the scent of fresh rain and noticed a rainbow-colored band on top of a puddle. The band mimics a rainbow and you probably wondered how it got there. A combination of oil...