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.
For nearly 5000 years, ink has been so intimately attached to our lives that we seldom take the opportunity to appreciate its brilliance. Because of inks, we have access to thousands of years of historical information...
Lego bricks are all fun and games until you step on one—then it’s game over. According to the Lego Group, who share some Lego facts on their website (“amaze your class with these awesome LEGO facts!”), on average, every...
Have you ever seen someone struggle to put in contact lenses? It’s hilarious – for the first 2 minutes – and then it becomes rather frustrating to endure: even for the observer. A quite reasonable phenomenon, though, as...
Crayons are a kid’s best friend Ah, the joys of childhood: recess, nap time, virtually no responsibilities, and coloring. Take me back, right? Who doesn’t want a chocolate chip cookie and a carton of milk before...
Out of all outdoor sports, Golf is arguably the most divisive. While some Americans are willing to spend a majority of their paid vacation immersing themselves in the 3-day, worldwide phenomenon that is The Masters...
How are vinyl records made? It’s only been a few days since the beloved Record Store Day has come and gone (April 16, FYI). Record Store Day, as you might already know, is an annual event held on the third Saturday of...
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