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...
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...
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...
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...
I remember the first time I saw the odd flaps on the back of a truck driving on the highway. I thought it looked like just the strangest thing ever, but my dad explained to me that it was all about aerodynamics. At the...
In today’s world, automotive aerodynamics and efficiency are a priority. The gas mileage a car gets is also a key selling point for people who are car shopping. Automotive aerodynamics requires designers and engineers...
I was running around with some friends in the rain one night when I witnessed something both horrible and hilarious happen when we crossed the street. When my friend’s foot hit the white paint indicating a...
Greases are solid or semi-solid lubricants generally composed of oil(s) thickened with soap (or other thickeners). These high-viscosity lubricants are meant to protect, seal, and lubricate various equipment components...
No mater what you’re doing, safety is important. In many industries, hard hats are common, everyday wear. These small items do wonders for protecting people when out on the job. These hats protect the noggins of hard...
Since the first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine debuted in 1885, people have purchased millions of vehicles. Some car companies did really well in making sales history, while others did not. Here are...
Bakelite is a unique type of plastic that, similar to gold and silver, makes jewelry valuable. Bakelite’s value comes in a different form largely because it’s vintage; however, there are fraudulent versions...
Brilliant, blue sapphires are timeless gems that are popular around the world. They also come in a variety of colors besides blue, including yellow, purple, green, and more. The history of the sapphire mining industry...
Lamborghinis are luxury sports cars known for their speed, power, and comfort. With their flashy design and impressive torque, it’s hard to believe the first Lamborghini was, in fact, a tractor. Ferruccio Lamborghini...
History repeats itself, they say. And they, of course, often attribute this to the mistakes we make. Humans like to make the same errors over and over, never learning from their mistakes. This is an incredibly...
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...
This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it’s popular year-round if the weather is right. Personally, I’m not good at skiing. I’ve gone, and I’d go again, but I just can’t get the hang of it. So...
Every year on March 2nd, children (and adults, too!) celebrate National Read Across America Day and National Reading Month. In support of reading programs in our local community, some of us from Industrial Outpost and...
Hopefully, those of us in the Northeast will soon get to put our shovels and snow blowers away for weedwhackers and lawnmowers—a different kind of work, sure, but one that involves far less snow. I, for one, am getting...
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