When it comes to the different types of hydraulic oil, AW is one of the most commonly-used. But what, exactly, does the “AW” in AW hydraulic oil stand for? Defining AW Oil and its Components Quite simply, AW...
Author - Kayleigh DeMace
Kayleigh DeMace
What you need to know about man made diamonds
They’ve always said diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they never specified whether or not that included man-made diamonds. Recently, De Beers—the leading diamond miner in the world—announced that they would start...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Rubber Balloons
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...
The History of the Dr. Marten Boot
I was recently on a train and saw an ad for Dr. Martens—also known as “Docs, ” “Doc Martens,” and “Doctor Martens”—that read “Engineered from Industry, Championed through Music, Worn by Individuals.” Dr. Martens are a...
Strike a Pose: Food Photography and Styling
In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything—and I’m not just talking about people here. The way our food looks is super important. If it doesn’t appear fresh, we’re probably not going to want...
The History of RV Camping and How to Care for Yours
It’s finally camping season! We’re airing out our campers and tents and cleaning off our charcoal grills. While tents have been around for quite some time, RV camping is becoming more and more popular and hasn’t...
Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils
With Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils, also known as Synthetic Blend Engine Oils, the name really says it all. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the balance between something that’s top-quality and...
What made Oregon gun sales double in the ‘80s?
And what does this have to do with Rolls Royces? Well, it all has to do with a man who used to be called “Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh,” later “Osho.” He was the leader of a movement—some would say cult—that migrated into the...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Ball Pits
Some of my best childhood memories involve going to a nearby amusement park and playing in the kiddie park’s ball pit. Children play so freely in ball pits, a concept credited to designer Eric McMillan. Before him, most...
Nanotechnology: Tooth Sensor Tracks What You Eat
Health and wellness are at the forefront of many of our minds, day in and day out. A new form of nanotechnology might just be the way we monitor our food intake. The Beginning of Nanotechnology We’ve touched on...