Plastics are some of the most versatile substances on earth. They can be as soft and malleable as earplugs or as strong and sturdy as Kevlar. For years, the only negative aspect of plastics has been their environmentally damaging nature. Environmentalists have loathed plastics because they’re not biodegradable. That means […]
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Natural Tips for Plumper Lips
Our lips perform multiple functions. They help us eat and drink by creating a seal to hold food in the mouth while we chew. They also help babies latch on and create suction for drawing milk. Our lips also help us communicate verbally and through facial expressions. However, beyond their […]
Vehicle Cleaning Myths Busted
Spring has arrived! It is time for people to start venturing out of the house and spend more time outdoors. As the days get warmer, more people will start washing their cars in their driveway, enjoying the great weather while making their vehicle look shiny and new. However, you would […]
History of The LED Bulb and Its Advantages and Disadvantages
As of 2012 incandescent bulbs will no longer be available for purchase according to some sources. An initial higher cost is likely the reason that LED bulbs have not been previously popular. Although the bulbs save up to eighty percent in energy costs and are five times brighter than incandescent bulbs. As their […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Supercapacitors
The concept of supercapacitors has been around for years and are found many nice applications in real-life. Offering a very high capacitance in terms of small size, the supercapacitor actually resembles to a regular capacitor. The supercapacitor charges by applying a differential voltage to the negative and positive plates. From […]