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Northeastern PA coal miners flourish in a dying market, "Coal will not recover" say economists

Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, coal takes on a new meaning. For us, it's not just a seemingly antiquated energy resource facing the end of its centuries-long run no, for us, it remain

What Makes Cyclone 17 a Unique Fuel?

Introducing Cyclone 17: Sunoco's New High-Octane Racing Fuel Sunoco Race Fuels has just unleashed Cyclone 17, a cutting-edge, 117-octane leaded

Where Are Don Draper's Accounts Today?

There was a period of time when I wanted to move to New York and be a big-time advertising gal. I had dreams of slipping away for lunchtime cocktail meetings and clicking my way through a mar

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

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

A Famous Photojournalist's Gulf War Experience

In 1991, Saddam Hussein's forces were retreating from Kuwait during the first Gulf War. As part of a "scorched earth" tactic, Hussein's men set fire to hundreds of oil fields as a way to puni

The Four Categories of Petroleum Classification

Petroleum is everywhere. Crude oil, in one form or another, powers our day-to-day lives. It's composed mostly of carbon, with crude oil containing about 84-87% carbon and 11-13% hydrogen, and sm

Petroleum Product of the Week: Detergent

Is there a difference between soap and detergent? The short answer is yes while both are made to clean, they come from different sources and are used differently. While there

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 lot easier and a lot better--since the introduction of this industry.

How nanorobotics seek to extend the human life-span.

The field of study is known as nanorobotics. Science-fiction authors have long theorized the potential of these types of machines i.e. microscopic yet incredibly complex in terms of the

Petroleum Product of the Week: How a Golf Ball is Made

Out of all outdoor sports, Golf is arguably the most divisive. While some Americans are willing to spend a majority of their paid vacation immersing themselves in the 3-day, worldwide phe

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All About the New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square

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 minu