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.
She wore an… Bikinis are controversial, to say the least, but with all the fantastic body-positive talk happening lately, they’re becoming more and more popular these days. And I love it. These swatches of fabric have...
In the summer, you want to look super shady, right? Uhh… Everyone knows that the best way to look (and feel) cooler is to add a pair of sunglasses to your ensemble. Especially during the summer heat (even at night...
Pencils. These yellow, wooden word-makers bring me back to my elementary school days where I used them to write short stories. Years later, plastic mechanical pencils got me through high school math and college...
Last year, we dove into the history of the 4th of July and talked all about fireworks. This year, we’re talking about the oldest musical instrument: the drum. With the popularity of Hamilton rising each and every...
Long before powerful television policewomen were hitting the streets in surprisingly high heels while in the pursuit of bad guys (blister free!), men of history were strutting their stuff in heeled footwear. …But...
You hear the roar of a UPS truck and eagerly check the front porch. There they are, they’re finally here. New home theater speakers– the perfect addition to the entertainment system. You pull off the stubborn...
To this day, there are still certain bands that I will buy CDs for. Many people have switched to a 100% digital life, but nothing beats a tangible CD—or vinyl. I own physical copies of my favorite albums. I keep my...
Porta-potty. Port-a-john. Jiffy-john. Honey pot. Porta-loo. Toi-toi … No matter what you call them, your business is their business. Nobody likes portable toilets. And those that do have clearly never had to use...
Love is an open door– literally. Heart valves function like doors for blood to flow in and out. Like real doors, if a door into the heart is not opening or closing correctly then it could impact blood flow. This...
I’m looking into purchasing a hammock and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to look into how they’re made and the best ones to buy. I’ve been seeing a lot of nylon-based hammocks, and they’re all spread out as...
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