Whales also provide blubber. This can be cooked to make whale oil, which can be used for soap, edible fats, and as oil for lamps. This practice was much more prevalent a hundred or so years ago, ...

Some of us remember the first Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 1970. We pulled old bedsprings and tires out of local rivers and urged a ban on phosphates that fueled weed growth in streams and ...

Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

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A long-forgotten oil lamp, covered in rust and dirt, is carefully restored into a stunning display piece. Originally zinc-plated, the lamp undergoes a transformation, featuring a sleek grey metallic ...

Originally used as a signal light for a Swiss construction company, this worn oil lamp undergoes a detailed restoration to revive its original elegance. Manufactured by Locher, these lamps were a ...

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The best desk lamps will help keep you comfortable (and on task) throughout your workday — and even late into the night. We consulted with three experts — an ophthalmologist, an ergonomist ...

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Oil has made headlines during this coronavirus crisis, although not for reasons investors want to see. In addition to issues caused by international events, especially those that impede the safe ...