ASTM F2058-07(2021): Candle Fire Safety Labeling
The ancient Romans developed the wicked candle in the year 500 BCE by repeatedly dipping rolled papyrus in melted tallow wax, derived from the fat of […]
Ancient Rome
A Brief History of Elevators
ASME A17.1: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators has been in effect for almost 100 years. While a near-century is a long time, it only […]
Standard Specification for Flat Glass, ASTM C1036-21
In architecture, glass serves the integral role of acting as part of the building envelope and providing transparent barriers through which individuals inside can maintain […]
Why a Pint is Bigger in the UK than in the US
An American walks into a pub in London and orders a pint. It looks similar, but, given the amount of the golden-brown, oddly warm liquid […]
Indoor Heating – An Ancient Roman Innovation?
Numerous innovations can be attributed to the Ancient Romans. Aqueducts, concrete, newspapers, even elevators—these are just a few of the technologies that have seeped into […]
Salt Isn’t Exactly What it Used to Be
Salt, despite being an essential component of our cooking and even a necessity to our diet, is not used primarily for human consumption. All of […]