At parties, we sometimes see a mixture of structured foil balloons and softer rubber/latex balloons. The development of the balloon has greatly improved the life of the party. If you ask me, no party is...
Ever since its invention in the mid-19th century, seat belts have significantly evolved and currently save over 15,000 lives each year. The piece of fabric found in every vehicle is, at times, a matter of life...
Sometimes, it’s difficult to fully envision an outfit until it’s displayed on a human (or human-ish) form. Other times, it’s much safer to practice first-aid and CPR on something human-like that doesn’t...
A bi-weekly feature where we explore the many ways in which petroleum enters our lives through everyday objects.
Some of my best childhood memories involve going to a nearby amusement park and playing in the kiddie park’s ball pit. Children play so freely in ball pits, a concept credited to designer Eric McMillan. Before him, most...
As a substitute material for genuine leather, artificial leather is a mixture of plastic and leather. Synthetic forms of leather are appearing in luxury cars like the BMW i3 (pictured above), the Lexus NX, and the...
No mater what you’re doing, safety is important. In many industries, hard hats are common, everyday wear. These small items do wonders for protecting people when out on the job. These hats protect the noggins of hard...
When the air is cold and dry, you’re probably going through buckets of this stuff. But what exactly is in the lotion that makes our hands and legs and feet feel so soft and supple? It’s all about that moisturizer, baby...
Color my life with the chaos of trouble. Or, you know, paint works, too. Humans have been making art for a really long time—and that’s no exaggeration. Actually, if you tried to guess the oldest known creation of...
Before the musical and before the hair commercials, hairspray’s history started out, well, outside of the beauty industry. Over time, it’s become a cultural phenomenon that helped create hairstyles that defined...
Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years. For nearly as long, they have been wearing collars. The history of dog collars is long and rich.
If you’ve ever gone fishing, you know how important it is to use a fishing rod that’s appropriate for what you’re fishing for. One type of fishing may require a fast action rod that bends less of the pole if you catch a...
With the changing of seasons sometimes come the changing of hair colors. Temperatures drop and people opt for more warm, darker colors. Once the temperatures rise, they’ll change again and people will cool things down...
Rubber Duckie you’re the one You make bath time lots of fun Rubber Duckie I’m awfully fond of you You don’t need to be Ernie to enjoy a good rubber duckie (or to write a tribute song to your favorite bathtime...
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