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Author: Kayleigh DeMace

Petroleum Product of the Week: Hairspray

Before the musical and before the hair commercials, hairspray’s history started out, well, outside of the beauty industry. Over time,…

All About Racing Tires and a Brief History of Racing

From the Grand Prix to drag racing, putting the pedal to the metal has been a pastime around the world…

History and Evolution of Medicine

We’ve written about petroleum’s role in aspirin before, and we’ve even talked about futuristic devices that can help with the…

Popular Pastime: History of the Board Game Industry

When I was younger, we used to have an RV parked out behind my home. When the weather was nice,…

The Science Behind Tire Tread Patterns

You might have noticed that your tire's tread might not look like those on your friend’s car or your dad’s…

A Brief History of the Fitness Industry

Today’s gyms have something for everyone, and you can find people of all ages there at any given time. But…

What is an Automatic Lubrication System?

We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know that bearings…

Petroleum Product of the Week: Hair Color

With the changing of seasons sometimes come the changing of hair colors. Temperatures drop and people opt for more warm,…

The Evolution of the Christmas Card Industry

By this time, your home is probably filled with holiday greetings in the form of paper cards from family and…

History and Evolution of Food Transportation

It’s no secret that refrigeration revolutionized the way that we look at, use, and eat food. Things have gotten a…