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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...

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...

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...

Category - Petroleum Product of the Week

A bi-weekly feature where we explore the many ways in which petroleum enters our lives through everyday objects.