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    Petroleum Product of the Week: Hairspray(Post)

    Before the musical and before the hair commercials, hairspray's history started out, well, outside of the beauty industry. Over time, it's become a cultural phenomenon that helped create hair

    Finally, a drone with a cockpit...(Post)

    Have you flown your friend's drone yet? 90% of your efforts will likely end up with you crashing the miniature copter into a tree, or a lightpost, or a brick wall, or a human being. Ho

    The New Manufacturing Method To Drastically Improve Aircraft Design(Post)

    Advanced manufacturing technologies are quite literally reshaping the face of aviation. Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is currently developing two techniques to create engine p

    First Flying Cars to Begin Rolling (Flying) Out in 2016(Post)

    Some people have been waiting all their lives to see a flying car. Not only is the technology behind a flying automobile already real, but it is also already on sale. Today, for a mere

    The Evolution of Trains: A Brief History(Post)

    Trains kicked off a massive change in the way that we do things as a civilization, and they continue to evolve as technology develops. Before trains, it took months to cross a country.

    The Curious Fame of the Hydraulic Press Channel Guy (and some GIFs, of course)(Post)

    The Famed Hydraulic Press Channel Guy We've all been there: caught in the midst of a violent battle of emotions, so utterly perplexed that we just have to ask the universe —why?  That

    The Story Behind WD-40(Post)

    WD-40 is a celebrity amongst fellow lubricants. It's become a household name over the years, and rightfully so, but how familiar are you with it its history, creation, creator? Norman

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Bicycles(Post)

    As the weather warms, it's time to bring out our bicycles and get back to riding! There's nothing to me that's more peaceful than riding my bike along the riverfront on a nice, warm day.

    Bakelite: The Material of a Thousand Uses(Post)

    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 frau

    The History Behind Diesel Train Engines(Post)

    I've always loved trains; there's just something magical about them (possibly thanks to a certain wizard we all know). And that magic was a powerful part of why they had such a big imp

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Pencils(Post)

    Pencils. These yellow, wooden word-makers bring me back to my elementary school days where I used them to write short stories. Years later, plastic mechanical pencils got me through high scho

    Trending: Aircraft Capsule Intends to Increase Aviation Safety(Post)

    Is a detachable cabin a detachment from reality? Throughout the past week or so, social media platforms have seen an influx of shares regarding a drastic design for a "safer" airplane. Th