How do Matches Light?
With the arrival of winter, you may be happy to light your fireplace, candles, or even an outdoor firepit to…
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Petroleum Product of the Week: Greek Fire
Picture yourself in a boat on a river the sea. It’s ancient times. You don’t know the exact date, or even what…
A Famous Photojournalist’s Gulf War Experience
In 1991, Saddam Hussein's forces were retreating from Kuwait during the first Gulf War. As part of a "scorched earth"…
Why Oil Refineries Emit Fireballs
A few days before Christmas 2014, the San Francisco Bay Area was shocked to find a fire lighting the nighttime…