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.
March means March Madness for many, many people…which means basketball. This is an entire month dedicated to college basketball; from the second week of March through the first week of April, all we think about...
If you’ve ever had to dissect something in a science class, you can probably recall that awful smell that filled the room–and no, it wasn’t just the frog legs. It was the formaldehyde (well...
Without the electric guitar, some of history’s greatest musicians and performers may have never been discovered. A well-made electric guitar has a unique sound recognized by its smooth — almost liquid — string sound and...
Before digital cameras (and subsequent camera phones) became common to the public, taking a photo wasn’t as easy as point-and-shoot. I mean, sure you could have pointed your camera at a random object and then...
They’re like little bobble heads without the bobble. Their big, carton-y eyes are just downright adorable. What’s not to love about Funko Pop! figures? From Game of Thrones to Harry Potter, there’s a Funko (keychain or...
Researchers from the Semiconductor Industry Association have predicted that by 2040, there won’t be enough electricity to power the world’s computers. The average American in 2017 depends on computers for even the most...
Picture yourself in a boat on a river the sea. It’s ancient times. You don’t know the exact date, or even what year it is, because who has time to worry about such trivial matters when your naval ship—and the water and...
January is for resolutions and health kicks. It’s also the month of #yogarevolution, if you follow Yoga with Adriene. I’ll be rolling out my yoga mat every day this month for the challenge! Up until recently, I didn’t...
No, Ronda Rousey’s face is not made from polyvinyl. Yet, many comparable (and non-animated) punching bags, such as the one pictured below, are indeed crafted from the world’s haymaker of fossil fuels: petroleum. Without...
2016 is almost over and many of you out there may be thinking, thank goodness. This past year was a tough one for a lot of people. But it’s almost over! That in itself is cause for celebration (although...
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