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    Who really invented the wheel? (And what took us so long?)(Post)

    As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes sense; for us, wheels are just ordinary — and while many may erroneously believe that it t ...

    Petroleum Product of the Week: TENTS(Post)

    Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we don't often mourn the waning days of summer. From early June to late August, our forests and fields are a stark green, blossoming with life but the ...

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Footballs(Post)

    It's a Thursday morning: ice cold, snow on the ground, and an extra-large coffee in my hands. It's Thanksgiving Day, and there's about to be a big showdown on the local high school foo ...

    The Problem With Petroleum -- Crying Over Spilled Oil(Post)

    It's hurting both your profits and the earth — but as a natural substance, why do the various ecosystems of the globe (including our own society) respond so negatively to spilled oil? ...

    Skiing: Here's the Key to Gliding Down the Slopes(Post)

    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 ...

    Asphalt Starts With Crude Oil(Post)

    Driving is something that we do everyday, but how often do you think about the road beneath your wheels? Most roads in America are made from it and you know it's summer when you smell that h ...

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Basketballs(Post)

    March means March Madness for many, many people...which means basketball. This is an entire month dedicated to college basketball; from the second week of March through the first week of ...

    True or False: Oil Comes from Dinosaurs(Post)

    How cool is the recent news of a dinosaur tail with intact feathers preserved inside a piece of amber?   Credit: Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM/ R.C. McKellar)[/ca ...

    Everything You Need to Know About Recycling Motor Oil(Post)

    In a world that is becoming more and more aware of the importance of recycling, we thought it was about time we talked about how you can and why you should recycle your motor oil. W ...

    Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups(Post)

    Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in reducing friction, they also help reduce the heat generated when the surfaces move. Friction is an imp ...

    History and Evolution of Food Transportation(Post)

    It's no secret that refrigeration revolutionized the way that we look at, use, and eat food. Things have gotten a lot easier and a lot better--since the introduction of this industry.

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Money(Post)

    It's all about the Hamiltons, baby. Money has been around for a while since at least 3,000 B.C. But the form has changed a lot over the years. What started as metal coins evolved into the ...

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