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This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Manufacturing: New and Improved!

The state of manufacturing is always a combination of tried and true methods; improvements in traditional processes; and brand new technology.

Millwork: Modern Design Meets Old World Craftsmanship

Millwork is traditional craftsmanship. It endures to this day, however, since it can easily adapt to current designs.

10 Amazing Facts About the Trabant

After WWII, East Germany had a hard time establishing a functioning industry. Not only had almost everything been destroyed during the war, but the Soviet Union dismantled most of the factories tha…

Welding Helmets and a few Tips and Tricks

In this video, several different style welding helmets are reviewed

Why Libby Loves the Middle East and North Africa

Meet Libby, an IDEAS Associate and librarian. Learn why Libby loves the Middle East and North Africa and how she embraced new cultures and communities!

The Best Time of Year to Remodel

One of the most common questions we hear when people are planning their kitchen remodel is “When is the best time to remodel my kitchen?” While kitchen renovations happen year round, many people have found that planning for the construction to take place during the summer months can make living through the renovation more enjoyable... more

The Many Benefits of Modular Fabrication for Oil and Gas

Modular fabrication has been growing in popularity because of the many benefits including efficiency, cost, convenience and more. Read why here.

Scientists: Dogs poop aligned to Earth's magnetic field

Scientists at the University of Life Sciences in Prague have found that dogs are sensitive to Earth's magnetism. In fact, they're so sensitive that they poop aligned to the planet's magnetic field. I don't know what that means or why is it useful, but I find it fascinating.

The Arab Spring Let the People Shout, Not Whisper

I was a teenage protester, then a prisoner, now a refugee. We won’t go back to silence.

Shearing: The First Step to Your Custom Metal Fabrication

Metal shearing is an important first step for your custom metal fabrication; here is how it works and the importance of square blanks.

Three Reasons and Zero Regrets

ARG North East celebrates 1 year anniversary with ARG team.

Renting in East Harlem: What will $1,800 get you?

4 Places in the Middle East You Didn’t Know You Need to Visit

It’s not just for the uber-adventurous anymore. Families, solo travelers, and luxury-seekers are breaking for these places in the Middle East.

Ancient Britons extracted salt from seawater more than 5500 years ago

A Stone Age pit found in north-east England was probably used to obtain salt from seawater – thousands of years before Britons were thought to have the technology ...