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.
Eat the RAINBOW* *with the use of added food coloring. Food coloring, quite literally, colors food. Food dye is also used in a number of non-food applications, too, like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, crafts, and medical...
Winter is coming. No, not “season 7.” Literally, the season. The winter season is coming. Cripes. We’re talking about diesel fuel additives. Even though it comes every year, we spend a lot of time here warning...
Now that it’s “officially” fall, I couldn’t be happier. My tastes are stereotypical: I love the weather, the changing leaves, the sweaters, and the candles–oh do I love the candles...
It’s football season again, and for the second year in a row, I can happily admit that I do not give a crap. The New York Mets are in the Wild Card hunt – currently one game ahead – and there is nothing in all of...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are man’s best friend. And what do we do for our best friends? We buy them toys. Lots and lots of toys. I’m fortunate to have a great dog in my life, and I...
In my hometown, t-shirts are a bit of a luxury. We may be in the latter days of summer, but it’s still breaking 90°F in Northeastern Pennsylvania – and until the weather breaks and the cold air beckons us to prematurely...
Bookbag, kitbag, knapsack, rucksack, sackpack—whatever you call it, it’s still technically a pack for your back. Whether you’re going to school or work, a camping trip, hiking, a music festival, or backpacking across...
Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we don’t often mourn the waning days of summer. From early June to late August, our forests and fields are a stark green, blossoming with life – but the summer months in PA are also...
Is there a difference between soap and detergent? The short answer is yes—while both are made to clean, they come from different sources and are used differently. While there are all kinds of soaps, they are all the...
Jelly beans are a pretty divisive candy. Some love them – and others just really hate the licorice ones. There are so many possible options in a freshly-opened bag of jelly beans that it almost obstructs the...
Kayleigh DeMace
Kendra Kuhar
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