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    Petroleum Product of the Week: Formaldehyde(Post)

    If you've ever had to dissect something in a science class, you can probably recall that awful smell that filled the room--and no, it wasn't just the frog legs. It was the formaldehyde (well ...

    Popular Pastime: History of the Board Game Industry(Post)

    When I was younger, we used to have an RV parked out behind my home. When the weather was nice, I would drag my siblings out to the motorhome and pull down an old box of Clue, then Sc ...

    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 ...

    Alfred Nobel and the Gas Meter Invention(Post)

    In 1895, the Nobel Prize foundation was born when Alfred Nobel signed a majority of his wealth over to the establishment. Each year, Nobel Prizes are awarded to men and women with noteworthy ...

    The Future of Carbon Fiber is Looking Rather Green(Post)

    Carbon fiber, as it is, is stronger than steel while being much lighter. And while it's found in everything from tennis rackets to airplanes, it's rather expensive to produce. Scienti ...

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Wet Suits(Post)

    Wet is uncomfortable. Until 1952, nobody had a working solution to wetness. From the beginning of time through the year 1951 AD, swimmers, surfers, and unfortunate lummoxes dove, plung ...

    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? ...

    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 ...

    Should You Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?(Post)

    Owning a car requires taking preventive maintenance steps to ensure your car lasts as long as possible. Such measures include rotating your tires, having the car inspected, and changing your ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

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