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December can be frenetic. We shop, we set up the Christmas tree and the outdoor Christmas lights, we decorate our homes, bake the traditional Christmas goodies, visit neighbors, send out Christmas cards—all on top of our usually busy schedules. Amidst it all, we may...

Wright Brothers Day is observed on December 17 to commemorate the first successful flight in a mechanically-propelled, heavier-than-air craft. That first flight, which lasted just 12 seconds and covered 120 feet, was made at 10:35 a.m. on December 17, 1903, at Kill...

We’ve come a long way from the days when we huddled around the family stove to keep warm. Most of us enjoy the constant luxury of central heating to warm us from icy winter days, but heating technology is an ever-evolving field, and not all heaters are created equal....

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day, is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Stores open early, with some opening as soon as the evening of Thanksgiving Day, to accommodate the millions of shoppers who will avail themselves of discounts, BOGO...

November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the armed services. America marks Veterans Day with parades and ceremonies. While veterans should be honored daily, the holiday gives a special excuse to thank...

If you are using metal in building something, you will most likely need to join pieces of metal together. You can do it in different ways: by welding, soldering, or brazing. Welding tightly bonds two metals by melting and joining them together at certain points....

The Germans started Daylight Savings Time on May 1, 1916 in order to conserve fuel during World War I. The move was followed by other European countries and by the United States, which adopted DST on March 19, 1918, with the advancement of the Standard Time Act. At...

October is Eye Safety and Injury Prevention Month. It is celebrated with the sponsorship of the American Academy of Ophthalmology as a reminder to all Americans to protect their eyes. Statistics show that about half of all eye injuries occur in the “safety” of the...

Understanding the concept of electronics requires a simple understanding of what electricity is. Electricity may be defined as the flow of electric charge, a movement of electrons. Electrons create charge, which can be utilized to do work. A light bulb lights up when...

There are two methods of construction of electronics circuits: the non-automated method and the automated assembly. The non-automated method is referred to as point-to-point circuit board construction, while the automated (the current norm) is referred to as the...

The history of science is replete with people who contributed much to its advancement. Old concepts were challenged and new ideas were developed. Often, it was a mixture of sheer curiosity and plain luck that resulted in inventions. Even many of the best scientific...

Electrical shocks can vary in severity; from minor burns to major burns, or even death. Here are a few tips to minimize your risk when dealing with electricity. Always practice safety. One of the most important things when working with electricity is to observe safety...