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 complete without...
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Kayleigh DeMace
Petroleum Product of the Week: Seat Belts
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 and death...
Kendra Kuhar
Petroleum Product of the Week: Lotion
When the air is cold and dry, you’re probably going through buckets of this stuff. But what exactly is in the lotion that makes our hands and legs and feet feel so soft and supple? It’s all about that moisturizer, baby...
Sarah Simonovich
What’s in a Barrel of Oil? The 42-Gallon Breakdown
Have you ever wondered what, exactly, is in a barrel of oil? It’s certainly not full of monkeys, that’s for sure. The obvious answer, you might be thinking, is 42-gallons of gooey, black crude. And that’s technically...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Acrylic Paint
Color my life with the chaos of trouble. Or, you know, paint works, too. Humans have been making art for a really long time—and that’s no exaggeration. Actually, if you tried to guess the oldest known creation of...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Rubber Ducks
Rubber Duckie you’re the one You make bath time lots of fun Rubber Duckie I’m awfully fond of you You don’t need to be Ernie to enjoy a good rubber duckie (or to write a tribute song to your favorite bathtime...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Lipstick
“Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” –Elizabeth Taylor There’s just something about finding the perfect shade of lipstick that is oh so satisfying. Maybe...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Money
It’s all about the Hamiltons, baby. Money has been around for a while—since at least 3,000 B.C. But the form has changed a lot over the years. What started as metal coins evolved into the paper notes we know and love...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Toothbrushes
Every morning when you wake up, you probably have some kind of routine or a few daily rituals. Maybe you get out of bed, take a shower, get dressed, walk the dog, feed the family…Chances are brushing your teeth is in...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Tetra Pak Cartons
Boxed Beverages Welcome to the 21st century where you can purchase your beverages and liquids in a multitude of packaging options. Do you want glass bottles? Go for it. Plastic bottles? They’re everywhere. Plastic bags...