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.
They come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. Chances are, if you’ve attended any Christmas parties, you already have plenty of candy canes at home. A Brief History Just like the Christmas tradition of...
Over 500 years ago, Gutenberg’s printing press surfaced as one of the most groundbreaking inventions in human history. Books – and subsequently, knowledge – became more widely available, and reading was no longer an...
‘Tis the season for all things seasonal. No, seriously…are you tired of listening to Christmas music at work, in your car, and in all the stores yet? Regardless of whether you’re a there’s no...
‘Tis the season to deck the halls with jingle bells and Christmas trees. Artificial trees are a part of Christmas in homes around the globe, and they come in many shapes and sizes; some come with lights already attached...
It’s a Thursday morning: ice cold, snow on the ground, and an extra-large coffee in my hands. It’s Thanksgiving Day, and there’s about to be a big showdown on the local high school football field. On the one side we...
It seems pretty safe to say that November has been a month of headaches for a lot of people. And if avoiding social media and other news outlets haven’t been much help, you’ve probably (at some point)...
This month is going to be an amazing month for stargazing. Between the Taurid Meteor Shower on the 11th, the “Super-Duper Moon” on the 14th, and the appearance of Mercury and Saturn in the sky on the 23rd, there’s...
You never thought about it before, but you’re already starting to understand. The monstrosities that line countless mountain passes, rolling green hills, and dry desert lands across America – wind turbines – are modern...
When you think of Halloween, you’re probably not thinking of petroleum. You think of candy, right? And costumes. All the fun stuff. Now, while Halloween itself might not have any major impacts on the petroleum industry...
For the nearly $8 billion dollar business that is the NFL, so much of its yearly profit weighs heavily upon the brains and brawn of starting QBs. Several of the NFL’s starting quarterbacks are earning above $20,000,000...
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