Aloha Wanderwell, the World's Most Widely-Traveled Woman
Petroleum Service Company
on Jun 12 2018
If Indiana Jones was real, he'd be a woman. More specifically, he'd be this woman: Aloha Wanderwell.…
What is horsepower?
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 05 2018
Even if you've never so much as looked at a horse in your entire life, you've probably heard the ter…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 05 2018
Even if you've never so much as looked at a horse in your entire life, you've probably heard the ter…
Strike a Pose: Food Photography and Styling
Petroleum Service Company on May 30 2018
In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything— and I'm not just talking about peo…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 30 2018
In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything— and I'm not just talking about peo…
Amarillo Texas' Quirky Cadillac Ranch
Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2018
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside att…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2018
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside att…
Why were two Ferraris buried in the 1970s?
Petroleum Service Company on May 11 2018
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have …
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Petroleum Service Company on May 11 2018
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have …
What made Oregon gun sales double in the '80s?
Petroleum Service Company on May 09 2018
And what does this have to do with Rolls Royces? Well, it all has to do with a man who used to be ca…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 09 2018
And what does this have to do with Rolls Royces? Well, it all has to do with a man who used to be ca…
The Problem with Produce Stickers
Petroleum Service Company on May 02 2018
If you're aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 02 2018
If you're aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the…
The Incredible Potential of Graphene
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 30 2018
Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 30 2018
Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can …
The Roads Well-Traveled: The History of America's Transportation Infrastructure
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 23 2018
The timeline of road history is a long and winding one.Sometimes, the most important technologies ar…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 23 2018
The timeline of road history is a long and winding one.Sometimes, the most important technologies ar…
During WWII, Queen Elizabeth II Was a Truck Mechanic
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 16 2018
My recent binging of the Netflix original series, The Crown, has led to a fascination with the royal…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 16 2018
My recent binging of the Netflix original series, The Crown, has led to a fascination with the royal…
Could Desert Sand be Used to Make Concrete?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 13 2018
As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete relies on sand to make it strong an…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 13 2018
As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete relies on sand to make it strong an…
A Look at Some of History's Most Toxic Colors
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 09 2018
Can you paint with all the colors of history?No, because a lot of them are just too toxic.Unless you…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 09 2018
Can you paint with all the colors of history?No, because a lot of them are just too toxic.Unless you…
The U.S. Wanted to Use Bat Bombs to Fight the Japanese in World War II
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 04 2018
I can only imagine what was going through Lytle S. Adams' mind when, upon hearing news of the Japane…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 04 2018
I can only imagine what was going through Lytle S. Adams' mind when, upon hearing news of the Japane…
Skiing: Here's the Key to Gliding Down the Slopes
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 07 2018
This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it's popular year-round if the weat…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 07 2018
This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it's popular year-round if the weat…
The Importance of Reading: Supporting Local Read Across America Events
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2018
Every year on March 2nd, children (and adults, too!) celebrate National Read Across America Day and …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2018
Every year on March 2nd, children (and adults, too!) celebrate National Read Across America Day and …
How to Get Your Lawnmower Ready for Spring: Maintenance Essentials
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 02 2018
Hopefully, those of us in the Northeast will soon get to put our shovels and snow blowers away for w…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 02 2018
Hopefully, those of us in the Northeast will soon get to put our shovels and snow blowers away for w…
Can a Car Corrode in Space?
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 21 2018
A car in space is out of this world SpaceX's recent Falcon Heavy rocket launch has given us plenty…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 21 2018
A car in space is out of this world SpaceX's recent Falcon Heavy rocket launch has given us plenty…
Zamboni's Quest for Great Ice
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 16 2018
We are one week into the 2018 Winter Olympics and have witnessed infinite talent on the ice. From fi…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 16 2018
We are one week into the 2018 Winter Olympics and have witnessed infinite talent on the ice. From fi…
History of Canned Food and How it Changed the Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 07 2018
"Because we can, can, can Yes we can, can, can, can Can, can, can, can, can" --Fatboy Slim Pri…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 07 2018
"Because we can, can, can Yes we can, can, can, can Can, can, can, can, can" --Fatboy Slim Pri…
Popular Pastime: History of the Board Game Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 24 2018
When I was younger, we used to have an RV parked out behind my home. When the weather was nice, I wo…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 24 2018
When I was younger, we used to have an RV parked out behind my home. When the weather was nice, I wo…
The Kodiak Queen: A Naval Ship's New Life
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 17 2018
In Spring 2017, British businessman Richard Branson intentionally sunk a decorated naval ship, the K…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 17 2018
In Spring 2017, British businessman Richard Branson intentionally sunk a decorated naval ship, the K…
Understanding The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 15 2018
Ninety-nine years ago, on an unseasonably warm January day, 2 million gallons of black, sticky molas…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 15 2018
Ninety-nine years ago, on an unseasonably warm January day, 2 million gallons of black, sticky molas…
A Brief History of the Fitness Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 08 2018
Today's gyms have something for everyone, and you can find people of all ages there at any given tim…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 08 2018
Today's gyms have something for everyone, and you can find people of all ages there at any given tim…
The Lumière Brothers: Projecting the Future of Cinema
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 05 2018
Brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière were pioneers in the photography industry and were among the firs…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 05 2018
Brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière were pioneers in the photography industry and were among the firs…
All About the New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 01 2018
Each year, you may tune in or even go to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square at midni…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 01 2018
Each year, you may tune in or even go to watch the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square at midni…
Alfred Nobel and the Gas Meter Invention
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 27 2017
In 1895, the Nobel Prize foundation was born when Alfred Nobel signed a majority of his wealth over …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 27 2017
In 1895, the Nobel Prize foundation was born when Alfred Nobel signed a majority of his wealth over …
History of the Cable-Stayed Bridge
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 22 2017
Cable-stayed bridges trace back to the 19th century in Europe where they were heavily utilized befor…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 22 2017
Cable-stayed bridges trace back to the 19th century in Europe where they were heavily utilized befor…
The Evolution of the Christmas Card Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 20 2017
By this time, your home is probably filled with holiday greetings in the form of paper cards from fa…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 20 2017
By this time, your home is probably filled with holiday greetings in the form of paper cards from fa…
Lubricant Breakdown on the Night Before Christmas
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 18 2017
The Holidays always get us a little cheery here at Industrial Outpost. While we listen to Christmas …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 18 2017
The Holidays always get us a little cheery here at Industrial Outpost. While we listen to Christmas …
How do Matches Light?
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 11 2017
With the arrival of winter, you may be happy to light your fireplace, candles, or even an outdoor fi…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 11 2017
With the arrival of winter, you may be happy to light your fireplace, candles, or even an outdoor fi…
The Science of Time Travel: Is it Possible?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 30 2017
Doctor Who. Back to the Future. Rip Van Winkle.Time travel has been a part of written popular cultur…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 30 2017
Doctor Who. Back to the Future. Rip Van Winkle.Time travel has been a part of written popular cultur…
What do Screwdrivers and Rotting Butter Have in Common?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 29 2017
Here's a hint: it all has to do with that smell.Have you ever encountered an old set of screwdrivers…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 29 2017
Here's a hint: it all has to do with that smell.Have you ever encountered an old set of screwdrivers…
The Rise of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 20 2017
It's not really a proper celebration with at least a few balloons. But what about when those balloon…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 20 2017
It's not really a proper celebration with at least a few balloons. But what about when those balloon…
The Power of Songs in the Coal Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 11 2017
We all know one version of "House of the Rising Sun." It's a classic folksong that has been redone a…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 11 2017
We all know one version of "House of the Rising Sun." It's a classic folksong that has been redone a…
How Koch Saved Kendall Motor Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 06 2017
As one of the leading motor oil brands, Kendall has a rich and unique history. Kendall Motor Oi…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 06 2017
As one of the leading motor oil brands, Kendall has a rich and unique history. Kendall Motor Oi…
Mussels are No Match for Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 30 2017
As an expert in maintaining your vehicle and keeping it well-oiled, you know how important lubricant…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 30 2017
As an expert in maintaining your vehicle and keeping it well-oiled, you know how important lubricant…
The Oddity That is the Safety Coffin
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 27 2017
No one wants to be buried alive. I remember watching 13: Fear is Real when it came out back in 2009 …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 27 2017
No one wants to be buried alive. I remember watching 13: Fear is Real when it came out back in 2009 …
Microsoft and Porsche: An Unlikely Pair
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 23 2017
Car enthusiasts realize their passion for automobiles several different ways. Attending a car show, …
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 23 2017
Car enthusiasts realize their passion for automobiles several different ways. Attending a car show, …
Why is Lead so Poisonous?
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 13 2017
Oh, lead.[caption id="attachment_8727" align="alignright" width="271"] Lead glass contains, you gues…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 13 2017
Oh, lead.[caption id="attachment_8727" align="alignright" width="271"] Lead glass contains, you gues…
History of Haunted Hayrides and Houses
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 04 2017
This time of year is my absolute favorite. The smell in the air, pumpkin pie, and haunted hayrides.I…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 04 2017
This time of year is my absolute favorite. The smell in the air, pumpkin pie, and haunted hayrides.I…
Industrial Innovations: the History of the Sewing Machine
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 29 2017
Were you to make a list of some of the most important inventions of all time steel would probably be…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 29 2017
Were you to make a list of some of the most important inventions of all time steel would probably be…
The Oil Rainbow Effect
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 27 2017
After a storm, you may have gone outside to enjoy the scent of fresh rain and noticed a rainbow…
culture
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 27 2017
After a storm, you may have gone outside to enjoy the scent of fresh rain and noticed a rainbow…
New Jersey: The Birthplace of American Industry and Innovation
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 11 2017
When we think of American innovation and technological advancement, California is really at the fore…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 11 2017
When we think of American innovation and technological advancement, California is really at the fore…
The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Labor Day
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 04 2017
As you fire up that grill in your white clothes and polarized sunglasses, you might casually wonder,…
culture
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 04 2017
As you fire up that grill in your white clothes and polarized sunglasses, you might casually wonder,…
How Understanding Viscosity Can Help You Enjoy Ketchup More
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 28 2017
So, say you're at a nice restaurant. Maybe you're on a date or having an important business lunch. Y…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 28 2017
So, say you're at a nice restaurant. Maybe you're on a date or having an important business lunch. Y…
What in Tarnation are the La Brea Tar Pits?
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 07 2017
Where else can you find a Dire Wolf outside of Westeros? California, of course.If you ever find your…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 07 2017
Where else can you find a Dire Wolf outside of Westeros? California, of course.If you ever find your…
Oh My Gears: Understanding the Ancient Antikythera Mechanism
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 04 2017
If a ship sinks more than 2,000 years ago and no one's around to witness it, does it make a splash i…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 04 2017
If a ship sinks more than 2,000 years ago and no one's around to witness it, does it make a splash i…
Auto Show Models Through the Ages
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2017
Classic cars and beautiful women are instantly paired in the minds of many. There's just something a…
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2017
Classic cars and beautiful women are instantly paired in the minds of many. There's just something a…
Lubricants and Their Role in Roller Skating
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 24 2017
Some of my favorite birthday parties to attend when I was younger were the ones held at local skatin…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 24 2017
Some of my favorite birthday parties to attend when I was younger were the ones held at local skatin…
Oil: Bowling's Slick, Invisible Superhero
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 17 2017
Bowling Lanes and Oil Go Hand-in-Hand.The first time you went bowling, you may have noticed the ball…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 17 2017
Bowling Lanes and Oil Go Hand-in-Hand.The first time you went bowling, you may have noticed the ball…
Kurt Vonnegut, Cloud Seeding, and the Power of the Weather
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 05 2017
Q: What does a novel, GE, and governmental control of the weather have in common?A: At least one Von…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 05 2017
Q: What does a novel, GE, and governmental control of the weather have in common?A: At least one Von…
Supernatural's 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 03 2017
Imagine walking into a warehouse full of '67 Impala cars and car parts.Well, that exists, and it's a…
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 03 2017
Imagine walking into a warehouse full of '67 Impala cars and car parts.Well, that exists, and it's a…
Could a Nylon Parachute Deliver Your Amazon Order?
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 21 2017
What do parachutist Adeline Gray and Amazon have in common? Well, you'd be surprised. 75 years ago…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 21 2017
What do parachutist Adeline Gray and Amazon have in common? Well, you'd be surprised. 75 years ago…
Of Ships and Sea Monsters: What's the Connection?
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 19 2017
Ships are the reason a lot of us live where we live today. Early world explorers and settlers travel…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 19 2017
Ships are the reason a lot of us live where we live today. Early world explorers and settlers travel…
From Reservoir to Rig: The Petroleum Exhibit for Future Professionals
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 07 2017
Over 35,000 petroleum engineers work in the United States each year.They work at drilling sites unde…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 07 2017
Over 35,000 petroleum engineers work in the United States each year.They work at drilling sites unde…
How the Staatliches Bauhaus Fused Art and Industrial Design
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 05 2017
"If today's arts love the machine, technology and organization, if they aspire to precision and reje…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 05 2017
"If today's arts love the machine, technology and organization, if they aspire to precision and reje…
The Curse of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder
Petroleum Service Company on May 31 2017
I'll never forget the first time I saw a James Dean film. I was in a Classic Movie Club in high scho…
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on May 31 2017
I'll never forget the first time I saw a James Dean film. I was in a Classic Movie Club in high scho…
Memorial Day Tribute
Petroleum Service Company on May 29 2017
"We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do kno…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 29 2017
"We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do kno…
The Industrial Revolution Was a Steamy Time in History
Petroleum Service Company on May 24 2017
And we don't mean Soap Opera steamy--although things were certainly hot.When it comes to steam techn…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 24 2017
And we don't mean Soap Opera steamy--although things were certainly hot.When it comes to steam techn…
How Do You Lubricate a 10,000 Year Clock?
Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2017
Time flies when you're busy contemplating the next ten millennia...Time. It's on your side. It's cha…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2017
Time flies when you're busy contemplating the next ten millennia...Time. It's on your side. It's cha…
Oops There Goes Another Rubber Tree Plant: the History of Natural Rubber
Petroleum Service Company on May 10 2017
He's got high hopes...about rubberRubber plays an important role in the function of your car (the ti…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on May 10 2017
He's got high hopes...about rubberRubber plays an important role in the function of your car (the ti…
What Do Steam Cars and Stephen King Have in Common?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 26 2017
Photography, steam cars, and a haunted hotel —all have something in common--a pair of brothers born …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 26 2017
Photography, steam cars, and a haunted hotel —all have something in common--a pair of brothers born …
Everything You Need to Know About Microfibers and Their Impact on Ocean Life
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 19 2017
Here's a statistic for you: 95% of waterways' plastic pollution comes from microfibers. This is comp…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 19 2017
Here's a statistic for you: 95% of waterways' plastic pollution comes from microfibers. This is comp…
What Exactly Are Sponge Parks?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 12 2017
When I first heard the term —sponge park " I envisioned children running around in a park pretty muc…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 12 2017
When I first heard the term —sponge park " I envisioned children running around in a park pretty muc…
Where Are Don Draper's Accounts Today?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2017
There was a period of time when I wanted to move to New York and be a big-time advertising gal. I ha…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2017
There was a period of time when I wanted to move to New York and be a big-time advertising gal. I ha…
The Butcher Baker and the Alaskan Pipeline Murders
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 15 2017
The Butcher Baker was an American serial killer who terrorized Alaska for twelve years, between 1971…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 15 2017
The Butcher Baker was an American serial killer who terrorized Alaska for twelve years, between 1971…
Yondr Phone Pouch Saves the Show
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2017
I'm a big live-in-the-moment kind —of gal, and one of my biggest pet peeves is getting some assistan…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2017
I'm a big live-in-the-moment kind —of gal, and one of my biggest pet peeves is getting some assistan…
The role of fossil fuels in Trump's USA and the bottleneck of Renewable Energy
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 02 2017
Fossil fuels are the driving force of the modern American economy as well as much of the developed w…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 02 2017
Fossil fuels are the driving force of the modern American economy as well as much of the developed w…
How John Wick Services his 1969 Ford Mustang
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 27 2017
By Summit Entertainment, Fair use. John Wick is back and better than ever in an action-packed s…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 27 2017
By Summit Entertainment, Fair use. John Wick is back and better than ever in an action-packed s…
Presidents' Day: Five Bridges Named After U.S. Presidents
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 20 2017
This Presidents' Day, everyone at Industrial Outpost is taking the time to celebrate what it is to b…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 20 2017
This Presidents' Day, everyone at Industrial Outpost is taking the time to celebrate what it is to b…
A Beauty Junkie's Guide to Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 13 2017
Vaseline, or Petroleum Jelly, has many uses, both practical and downright silly (see our Petroleum P…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 13 2017
Vaseline, or Petroleum Jelly, has many uses, both practical and downright silly (see our Petroleum P…
America's manufacturing sector can take a few tips from the Germans
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 02 2017
A city upon a hill. A manufacturing powerhouse. An energy-efficient country; a country run on indust…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 02 2017
A city upon a hill. A manufacturing powerhouse. An energy-efficient country; a country run on indust…
Someone Invented a Real-Life Sonic Screwdriver
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 30 2017
Do you hear that? It's like ... a whining or a wheezing? It's getting louder!What's that? An old tel…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 30 2017
Do you hear that? It's like ... a whining or a wheezing? It's getting louder!What's that? An old tel…
What a Trump presidency could mean for the US automotive industry
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 25 2017
On Tuesday morning, President Trump sat down with the respective CEOs of the United States' largest …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 25 2017
On Tuesday morning, President Trump sat down with the respective CEOs of the United States' largest …
Oil & Blood: the Mysterious Murder at the Greystone Mansion
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 11 2017
The Greystone Mansion isn't your typical 46,000 sq. ft. 1920s Tudor Revival located in Beverly Hills…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 11 2017
The Greystone Mansion isn't your typical 46,000 sq. ft. 1920s Tudor Revival located in Beverly Hills…
True or False: Oil Comes from Dinosaurs
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 26 2016
How cool is the recent news of a dinosaur tail with intact feathers preserved inside a piece of ambe…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 26 2016
How cool is the recent news of a dinosaur tail with intact feathers preserved inside a piece of ambe…
Is It Possible for Santa to Run a Toy Factory in the North Pole?
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 21 2016
Though the exact location of his infamous house and workshop is unknown (I imagine it's to avoid the…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 21 2016
Though the exact location of his infamous house and workshop is unknown (I imagine it's to avoid the…
Evolution of the Gas Pump
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 14 2016
It all began with a man named Sylvanus Bowser, who patented his kerosene pump in 1885.Invention Cr…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 14 2016
It all began with a man named Sylvanus Bowser, who patented his kerosene pump in 1885.Invention Cr…
Why Do Marine Animals Eat Plastic Debris?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 23 2016
Plastic has become the backbone of this modern age.This can be seen as both a good thing and a bad t…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 23 2016
Plastic has become the backbone of this modern age.This can be seen as both a good thing and a bad t…
Plastic by Numbers: What Do the Recycling Codes Mean?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 16 2016
Advances in recycling technology mean that more and more materials are recyclable— including plastic…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 16 2016
Advances in recycling technology mean that more and more materials are recyclable— including plastic…
Thank You, Veterans
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 12 2016
In honor of Veteran's Day, all of us at Petroleum Service Company would like to thank all the men an…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 12 2016
In honor of Veteran's Day, all of us at Petroleum Service Company would like to thank all the men an…
Life in 1908: A Snapshot of the US the Last Time the Cubs Won the World Series
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 05 2016
Just about everyone has been talking about the Cubs finally winning the World Series. And with goo…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 05 2016
Just about everyone has been talking about the Cubs finally winning the World Series. And with goo…
Understanding the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 28 2016
As of Friday, October 28, police have arrested at least 141 people protesting on private land regard…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 28 2016
As of Friday, October 28, police have arrested at least 141 people protesting on private land regard…
Northeastern PA coal miners flourish in a dying market, "Coal will not recover" say economists
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 25 2016
Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, coal takes on a new meaning. For us, it's not just a seemingly …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 25 2016
Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, coal takes on a new meaning. For us, it's not just a seemingly …
Petroliana and Gas Station Toy Truck Memorabilia
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 19 2016
Gas and oil company memorabilia is a favorite category of collectibles. So much so that it even has …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 19 2016
Gas and oil company memorabilia is a favorite category of collectibles. So much so that it even has …
Both Presidential Candidates say US infrastructure is in shambles; is it beyond repair? Economists weigh in.
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 11 2016
"...the state of our infrastructure is a national emergency. We have bridges that are right now too …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 11 2016
"...the state of our infrastructure is a national emergency. We have bridges that are right now too …
Trump, Clinton, and their plans to revitalize the US manufacturing sector
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2016
Little over a week ago, most American eyes and ears were busy scrutinizing the back-and-forth exchan…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2016
Little over a week ago, most American eyes and ears were busy scrutinizing the back-and-forth exchan…
Plastics Before Synthetics and the Transformation of the Visual Arts
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 04 2016
—Every work of art creates its own universe. And whoever speaks of a universe speaks of a whole buil…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 04 2016
—Every work of art creates its own universe. And whoever speaks of a universe speaks of a whole buil…
For the Love of Human Ingenuity: Understanding the Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 15 2016
Once upon a time we wrote about the whale oil myth the mythical notion that due to the free market/…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 15 2016
Once upon a time we wrote about the whale oil myth the mythical notion that due to the free market/…
How nanorobotics seek to extend the human life-span.
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 15 2016
The field of study is known as nanorobotics. Science-fiction authors have long theorized the poten…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 15 2016
The field of study is known as nanorobotics. Science-fiction authors have long theorized the poten…
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 11 2016
Laissez les bon temp rouler! Let the good times roll at this year's Shrimp & Petroleum Festival. …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 11 2016
Laissez les bon temp rouler! Let the good times roll at this year's Shrimp & Petroleum Festival. …
Who really invented the wheel? (And what took us so long?)
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 09 2016
As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes sense;…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 09 2016
As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes sense;…
Top 5 Iconic Rides from modern Hollywood Films and their Famous (or infamous) Drivers
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 03 2016
There's been a lot of cool movies, a lot of cool cars, and a lot of cool actors …
culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 03 2016
There's been a lot of cool movies, a lot of cool cars, and a lot of cool actors …
Pennsylvania once provided 1/3 of the world's oil. The result? 200,000 abandoned and explosive oil wells.
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2016
In March of 1848, a Mormon merchant named Samuel Brannan confirmed the discovery of vast amounts of …
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2016
In March of 1848, a Mormon merchant named Samuel Brannan confirmed the discovery of vast amounts of …
Trash vs. Treasure: Creatively Reusing Plastic Bottles
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 20 2016
We all know the familiar idiom, One man's trash is another man's treasure. The implication bein…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 20 2016
We all know the familiar idiom, One man's trash is another man's treasure. The implication bein…
Milk & Oil: The Story of the Gilmore Oil Company
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 12 2016
There's no use crying over spilled milk, especially when it leads to bigger and better things for t…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 12 2016
There's no use crying over spilled milk, especially when it leads to bigger and better things for t…
Understanding the Whale Oil Myth and the Rise of Petroleum
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 08 2016
The whale oil myth: thanks to the free market, petroleum arrived in the nick of time to save the dwi…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 08 2016
The whale oil myth: thanks to the free market, petroleum arrived in the nick of time to save the dwi…
A Video Message From Our President
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 16 2016
Announcing our red brick studio at PSCHere at Petroleum Service Company, we're proud to say that we …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 16 2016
Announcing our red brick studio at PSCHere at Petroleum Service Company, we're proud to say that we …
The Fascinating Relationship Between Hydraulic Systems and Spiders
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 14 2016
What do spiders and hydraulic presses have in common?If your immediate thought is something along th…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 14 2016
What do spiders and hydraulic presses have in common?If your immediate thought is something along th…
The New and Improved Petroleum Service Company
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 02 2016
We Are Industrial PioneersPetroleum Service Company is —the pioneer of —online petroleum sales. But …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 02 2016
We Are Industrial PioneersPetroleum Service Company is —the pioneer of —online petroleum sales. But …
Happy Memorial Day from Petroleum Service Company
Petroleum Service Company on May 30 2016
This Memorial Day, Petroleum Service Company and Industrial Outpost fondly remember -- and deeply th…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 30 2016
This Memorial Day, Petroleum Service Company and Industrial Outpost fondly remember -- and deeply th…
GE Hot Sauce is Like Jet Engine Fuel
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 28 2016
142,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 K 10^32 K (142 nonillion kelvins) is possibly the high…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 28 2016
142,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 K 10^32 K (142 nonillion kelvins) is possibly the high…
Rigs to Reefs: Mitigating Human Impact on the Environment
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 05 2016
We've got the whole world in our handsHumans shape the environment that we live in. It's plain and s…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 05 2016
We've got the whole world in our handsHumans shape the environment that we live in. It's plain and s…
Number 86 -- PSC celebrates its incorporation on St. Patrick's Day
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 17 2016
March 17 is a day of cultural and religious celebration for the Feast of Saint Patrick.And while ind…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 17 2016
March 17 is a day of cultural and religious celebration for the Feast of Saint Patrick.And while ind…
How Howard Hughes Revolutionized Oil Well Drilling
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2016
This man was Howard Hughes before Howard Hughes was Howard Hughes You might know Howard Hughes as …
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2016
This man was Howard Hughes before Howard Hughes was Howard Hughes You might know Howard Hughes as …
Falling in Love with the Rocket: Happy Birthday, Gravity's Rainbow
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 01 2016
While the Western world gathered 'round their televisions last night to find out whether Leonardo D…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 01 2016
While the Western world gathered 'round their televisions last night to find out whether Leonardo D…
Think trips to the Gas Pump are too Inconvenient? Now there's an App for That.
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 25 2016
So chances are you've been here at some point in your life: you're driving to work, already running …
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 25 2016
So chances are you've been here at some point in your life: you're driving to work, already running …
The Art of Oil: Turning Petroleum into a New Medium
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 09 2016
Oil PaintingsWhat comes to mind when you hear of or think of oil paintings?Da Vinci?Rembrandt?Van Go…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 09 2016
Oil PaintingsWhat comes to mind when you hear of or think of oil paintings?Da Vinci?Rembrandt?Van Go…
Petrochemicals: Clearing the Name of Petroleum One Product at a Time
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2016
Planet Earth runs on Petrol It's no exaggeration to say that the world runs on petroleum and no,…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2016
Planet Earth runs on Petrol It's no exaggeration to say that the world runs on petroleum and no,…
Black Oil: How THE X-FILES Made Petroleum Spooky
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 26 2016
"Are you familiar with the so-called X-Files?" Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny in Sunday's episode…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 26 2016
"Are you familiar with the so-called X-Files?" Gillian Anderson & David Duchovny in Sunday's episode…
One really strange scene from the STAR WARS Saga
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 17 2015
A new Star Wars film in theaters is roughly the media-equivalent of the Christmas Truce of 1914 -- t…
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Petroleum Service Company on Dec 17 2015
A new Star Wars film in theaters is roughly the media-equivalent of the Christmas Truce of 1914 -- t…
The Top 5 Movies About Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 21 2015
At Industrial Outpost, we love movies! There's nothing like the grainy yet glorious visuals of an …
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 21 2015
At Industrial Outpost, we love movies! There's nothing like the grainy yet glorious visuals of an …
Los Angeles Gas Station Nominated For Landmark Status
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 06 2015
There's a new landmark welcoming people to the heart of Beverly Hills a gas station. Jack Col…
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 06 2015
There's a new landmark welcoming people to the heart of Beverly Hills a gas station. Jack Col…
Lego Makes Owning a Ferrari Possible for Everyone
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 26 2015
Almost 30 years ago, Ferarri released what some consider to be their most iconic car; the F40. Altho…
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 26 2015
Almost 30 years ago, Ferarri released what some consider to be their most iconic car; the F40. Altho…
Art Meets Aviation: The 747 Project
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 05 2015
The annual Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada is a haven for some of the most creative …
Aviation
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 05 2015
The annual Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada is a haven for some of the most creative …
Oil + Eyelashes = Maybelline?
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 27 2015
One might find it hard to correlate the relationship between oil fields and make-up products. In a b…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 27 2015
One might find it hard to correlate the relationship between oil fields and make-up products. In a b…
The Superbowl Ad You May Have Missed
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2015
Millions of viewers were glued to their televisions on February 1 when the New England Patriots face…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2015
Millions of viewers were glued to their televisions on February 1 when the New England Patriots face…
Flashback Series: Antique Gas Pump Globes
Petroleum Service Company on May 09 2013
FLASHBACK SERIES: From over 88 years of history Petroleum Service Company has built up a collection …
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Petroleum Service Company on May 09 2013
FLASHBACK SERIES: From over 88 years of history Petroleum Service Company has built up a collection …
Cosmoline: A Protective Coating From WWII To The Ancient Egyptians
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 18 2013
Even years after World War II has ended Petroleum Service Company still gets calls about Cosmoline. …
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 18 2013
Even years after World War II has ended Petroleum Service Company still gets calls about Cosmoline. …
We Found The Hidden Gem of Gun Cleaners
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 28 2013
As with every sport or hobby, we tend to make time in our life so we can fully enjoy the activity. F…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 28 2013
As with every sport or hobby, we tend to make time in our life so we can fully enjoy the activity. F…