As a writer, I love all things printing press. They create everything I love—from books to magazines and newspapers. Today, we’re diving into the story behind it and its developments over the years. “If one cannot enjoy...
Author - Kayleigh DeMace
Kayleigh DeMace
All About Alcohol-Powered Racing Cars
Alcohol has been used as a means of fuel for a long time. Butanol, ethanol, methanol, and propanol can be chemically or biologically synthesized and can be used in internal combustion engines. Racing cars are among the...
5 things you should never do in an automatic car
Most of us know that there are a few things you should never do in a car with standard transmission, but there are some similar rules to follow when you’re behind the wheel of an automatic car. Here are the top 5 things...
The History Behind Diesel Train Engines
I’ve always loved trains; there’s just something magical about them (possibly thanks to a certain wizard we all know). And that magic was a powerful part of why they had such a big impact on the way industries grew and...
The Power of Songs in the Coal Industry
We all know one version of “House of the Rising Sun.” It’s a classic folksong that has been redone and covered by many artists through the years. But where did it come from? And what does this have to do...
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...
The Oddity That is the Safety Coffin
No one wants to be buried alive. I remember watching 13: Fear is Real when it came out back in 2009 and seeing people get buried alive in the first episode. I’ve been in haunted houses where the environment was...
What is Urban Warming and How is LA Fighting it?
Urban heat islands, also called “urban warming,” is becoming more and more common. Lately, cities have been working to combat the effects with some preeeetty cool methods. What is Urban Warming? Urban warming occurs in...
Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Industrial Environments?
Artificial intelligence encompasses more than you might think. Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence (AI) as “a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers,” and...
History of Haunted Hayrides and Houses
This time of year is my absolute favorite. The smell in the air, pumpkin pie, and haunted hayrides. I attended my first one of the year this past weekend, making it for the opening night of a long-time, local haunted...