If Indiana Jones was real, he’d be a woman. More specifically, he’d be this woman: Aloha Wanderwell. Aloha was quite unlike anyone else of her time. An explorer, vaudevillian, filmmaker, wife, and mother, she visited...
Author - Sarah Simonovich
Sarah Simonovich
What is horsepower?
Even if you’ve never so much as looked at a horse in your entire life, you’ve probably heard the term horsepower plenty of times. Whether it’s a car commercial or your friend talking about his fancy new lawnmower, it’s...
Should You Use Full Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oil?
When looking for a quality engine oil, you might wonder whether you should go with a full synthetic. A number of factors determine what engine oil is right for you and your vehicle; however, if you’re looking for...
Amarillo Texas’ Quirky Cadillac Ranch
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside attractions. The biggest things, maybe the smallest things, or maybe some things that are just plain weird (for better or...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Mannequins
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 actually breathe...
Why were two Ferraris buried in the 1970s?
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have regarded as symbols of speed, luxury, and wealth. So why would anyone intentionally put one in the ground? Sandra...
The Problem with Produce Stickers
If you’re aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the produce section. There’s nothing quite like picking up some fresh fruit and veg. Avocado? An Eggplant? Some apples...
The Roads Well-Traveled: The History of America’s Transportation Infrastructure
The timeline of road history is a long and winding one. Sometimes, the most important technologies are the ones you don’t think about. Or, you only think about them when you’re cursing them for not working properly...
Petroleum Product of the Week: Deodorant
Humans may be the only mammals with a written language, but we’re certainly not the only ones who sweat. Animals who are mammals have sweat glands, it’s just that some have more than others. Most, like dogs and cats...
A Look at Some of History’s Most Toxic Colors
Can you paint with all the colors of history? No, because a lot of them are just too toxic. Unless you exist in a very bland, Twilight Zone-like universe, you live surrounded by color. Even if you’re surrounded by a...