Teflon is a non-stick coating for pans that was developed by DuPont. Teflon pans are easier to clean and eliminate the need to add oil before sautéing ingredients. Teflon pans were very popular, but there is recent concern about whether or not it is safe to use. Some studies show that the coating...
Nylon was first manufactured in 1930s, by the Dupont Chemical Company. It was first marketed as an affordable alternative to silk. It was light, strong, and could be dyed into beautiful colors and patterns. It was also considerably stronger than silk, and could withstand a lot of wear and tear...
Rayon is a type of fabric that is classified as “regenerated cellulose.” It is made from naturally occurring cellulose but must undergo very complicated processing methods. That is why it is considered to be manufactured fiber (but not a completely synthetic one). Rayon has been in use since the...
Polyester is a synthetic material made from synthesized polymers. It is actually constructed from polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—interestingly, the same active ingredient in plastic drinking bottles. In fact, these bottles are often recycled and reprocessed into polyester fibers. Polyester...
In December 2003 researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand discovered that certain car colors were more predisposed to being involved in accidents. The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal in December 2003, showed that between the year 1988 and 1999 there...
Life is short. And so its disheartening to hear of young talented young folks passing away. One former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen was found dead outside in Allentown, Pennsylvania. RIP Alexis. "A 25-year-old Allentown, Pa. woman and former contestant on the television show American...
