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...
Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years. For nearly as long, they have been wearing collars. The history of dog collars is long and rich.
When I was younger, we used to have an RV parked out behind my home. When the weather was nice, I would drag my siblings out to the motorhome and pull down an old box of Clue, then Scrabble. We’d spend hours out there...
For many of us, we don’t really have to put too much thought into pumping our own gas. When our tank is running low, we pull up into a conveniently located gas station and fill-er-up. Usually we do this on our own...
You might have noticed that your tire’s tread might not look like those on your friend’s car or your dad’s car, and there are reasons for that. Different tire treading patterns are actually there for more than...
In Spring 2017, British businessman Richard Branson intentionally sunk a decorated naval ship, the Kodiak Queen (previously the YO-44) off the shore of Virgin Gorda, a part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The...
Ninety-nine years ago, on an unseasonably warm January day, 2 million gallons of black, sticky molasses flooded the streets in Boston’s North End neighborhood. This deadly wave resulted in 21 people dead and 150 injured...
If you’ve ever gone fishing, you know how important it is to use a fishing rod that’s appropriate for what you’re fishing for. One type of fishing may require a fast action rod that bends less of the pole if you catch a...
When it comes to reusing, most of us probably encounter recycling options for things like paper and plastic near daily. These are the obvious ones and are fairly easy to recycle. However, they’re not the only...
Today’s gyms have something for everyone, and you can find people of all ages there at any given time. But the gym has evolved a lot over the years and, in fact, centuries. What is now about running, pumping iron, and...
Brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière were pioneers in the photography industry and were among the first filmmakers in history. As the sons of a well-known portrait painter-turned-photographer in Lyon, France, it didn’t...
We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know that bearings hardly last 5-10% of their potential service span if not properly lubricated? Sometimes, it’s hard to...
Each year, you may tune in or even go to watch the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square at midnight. The ball begins its descent at 11:59 and there is a countdown to the year’s final minute. As the clock turns...
With the changing of seasons sometimes come the changing of hair colors. Temperatures drop and people opt for more warm, darker colors. Once the temperatures rise, they’ll change again and people will cool things down...
In 1895, the Nobel Prize foundation was born when Alfred Nobel signed a majority of his wealth over to the establishment. Each year, Nobel Prizes are awarded to men and women with noteworthy accomplishments in the...
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