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    Life in 1908: A Snapshot of the US the Last Time the Cubs Won the World Series(Post)

    Just about everyone has been talking about the Cubs finally winning the World Series. And with good reason, too--the last time they won was 1908. That's 108 years. A century (and s

    The Incredible Potential of Graphene(Post)

    Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can be used in various ways depending on its build. The material powered the pencil business s

    3D Printed Houses Are Becoming a Real Estate Reality(Post)

    I'm still trying to wrap my mind around 3D printers. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought up this technology. It's truly an amazing breakthrough, and it's still growing and new dev

    What in Tarnation are the La Brea Tar Pits?(Post)

    Where else can you find a Dire Wolf outside of Westeros? California, of course. If you ever find yourself cruising around Hancock Park in Los Angeles, California, you might find yourself ve

    At What Temperature Does Diesel Fuel Gel?(Post)

    Do your fuel problems actually stem from diesel gelling or another winter problem? As temperatures decrease and we make our way into the winter season, owners and operators of diesel equipment may

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Fidget Spinners(Post)

    Fidget spinners are one of the most popular products today among both children and adults. These fidget friends usually come in a three-lobed design with bearings inside, although there is

    What's in a Barrel of Oil? The 42-Gallon Breakdown(Post)

    Have you ever wondered what, exactly, is in a barrel of oil? It's certainly not full of monkeys, that's for sure. The obvious answer, you might be thinking, is 42-gallons of gooey, black crude. And

    Oil and Life in the Deep Biosphere(Post)

    The deep biosphere. It almost looks like the setting for a subterranean, Hollywood adventure film. The biosphere is the layer of Earth that is home to life and all of its ecosystems. However,

    DeVilbiss Air Compressor Restoration(Post)

    The sound of an air compressor is part of my childhood. I grew up hearing the startup of the motor with the sometimes-squeak of the belt and having my dad use his air compressor to magically

    Petroleum Product of the Week: E-JUICE (PG)(Post)

    It's in your antifreeze. It's in your food. It's in your VAPE JUICE, brah. It's Propylene Glycol or PG, among industry folk and the vaping community. While it may sound a great d

    What Are The Worlds Largest Oil Reserves?(Post)

    Below is a great map by country detailing the worlds largest oil reserves, which are the amount of oil that can be technically and economically recovered from the ground. The map also displa

    A Famous Photojournalist's Gulf War Experience(Post)

    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