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The Magic Wand for Cleaning Oil Spills(Post)
Oil spills are a messy and unavoidable fact of life on Earth. When they happen, particularly in environments containing water, there hasn't been a clear-cut way to effectively and entirely ...
The Butcher Baker and the Alaskan Pipeline Murders(Post)The Butcher Baker was an American serial killer who terrorized Alaska for twelve years, between 1971 and 1983. His name was Robert Hansen and he was convicted in 1983 and was sentenced to o ...
Could a 150-Year-Old Patent Be the Answer to Saving American Steel?(Post)Could a 150-Year-Old Patent Be the Answer to Saving American Steel? The decline in U.S. steel production has long been a point of concern for American industry. Historically, challenges like global o ...
Lubricant Breakdown on the Night Before Christmas(Post)The Holidays always get us a little cheery here at Industrial Outpost. While we listen to Christmas music and eat our weight in cookies and hot cocoa, we can never quite shake the lubricant ...
5 Tips To Save Your Car From Winter Havoc(Post)The winter season can wreck havoc on one of your most prized possessions: your car. To protect your vehicle from damage, it is important to be prepared. Here is a list of 5 com ...
The Problem with Produce Stickers(Post)If you're aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the produce section. There's nothing quite like picking up some fresh fruit and veg. Avocado ...
History of the Cable-Stayed Bridge(Post)Cable-stayed bridges trace back to the 19th century in Europe where they were heavily utilized before appearing more frequently in the United States. The cable-stayed bridge gained popularit ...
5 Common Automotive Engine Myths(Post)Proper engine maintenance is key if you want to keep your car driving smoothly for as long as possible. Oil is a major component in routine car maintenance: it keeps the engine lubricated, p ...
What are Product Allocations?(Post)You might be hearing the term " Allocations" or phrase “Your Products are being put on Allocation" being talked about recently, but what does this mean? Basically, when a manufa ...
The Trouble With Tires -- A Brief History of Synthetic Rubber(Post)Long before it was vulcanized, molded, driven 20,000 miles, and tossed carelessly in the backwoods, rubber was a valued commodity. Native Americans discovered the unique properties of ...
Oil: Bowling's Slick, Invisible Superhero(Post)Bowling Lanes and Oil Go Hand-in-Hand. The first time you went bowling, you may have noticed the ball slide down the lane without spinning. As a child, you may have thought Wow I'm pretty ...
Strike a Pose: Food Photography and Styling(Post)In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything— and I'm not just talking about people here. The way our food looks is super important. If it doesn't appear fresh, we're pr ...