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.
Tighty whities, boxers, g-strings, boxer briefs, hipsters… short of going commando, chances are you have some petroleum products below the belt. Today’s undies are a modern invention—they come in all shapes, sizes...
Personally, I’ve been mesmerized by the slime and putty videos that have been blowing up online. There’s just something about watching someone twist and stretch the stuff out that reminds me of my childhood. All of a...
April showers bring May Flowers… When it rains it pours… Rain, rain go away–come again when I have my raincoat… When I think of the stereotypical raincoat, I immediately think of little Georgie...
My brother once told me I was addicted to lip balm. He wasn’t making fun of me—he meant it. I had become dependent on the stuff. My lips stopped producing oils, he’d said. I don’t know how true that is, but I found it...
When it comes to traditions, there is no holiday more colorful than Easter. Between the brightly dyed eggs, baskets full of multicolored grass, special flowers, and all kinds of yummy goodies, rebirth has never...
As the weather warms, it’s time to bring out our bicycles and get back to riding! There’s nothing—to me—that’s more peaceful than riding my bike along the riverfront on a nice, warm day. There’s so much that goes into...
Side sleeper pillows, Egyptian cotton sheet sets, memory foam topper, down comforter, your significant other… of all the times you’ve contemplated what’s on your bed, how often have you thought about what’s in your bed...
About two weeks after we sprung our clocks ahead for an extra hour of daylight we celebrate “Earth Hour.” On March 25 this year the world joins together for one hour of lights out. This has all got me thinking about...
If you don’t have the good fortune of enjoying a perfectly poured pint of Draught Guinness this St. Patrick’s day, don’t fret. Thanks to a little plastic widget, you can still enjoy that fresh-from-the...
If you think about the magical capabilities of microphones for a moment, you may begin to realize just how spectacular the science of these simple machines actually is. Nowadays, microphones connected via audio...
Kayleigh DeMace
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