When Was Wire Invented? A cylindrical and flexible strand of metal, evidence of wire has been found in archaeological sites dating …
January 24, 2014
Animated GIFs – More Awesome Industrial GIF Images
Animated GIFs created across the internet are an awesome way to display how complex systems can be built from just simple …
January 17, 2014
What Keeps a Forklift From Tipping?
Tipping forklifts can seem like an impossible task to the uninitiated. They can lift boats, after all. The excellent design of …
January 3, 2014
Historical Shipping Routes From 1750-2000
Historical shipping routes are largely the same as they are today. Differences appear as more and more countries become involved in …
December 4, 2013
History of Shipping in the United States [Infographic]
The history of shipping in the United States set the stage for the complex and efficient intermodal systems the world uses …
November 22, 2013
Where Are Eggo Waffles Made?
Eggo Waffles are synonymous with our childhoods. They’ve been around since 1953. Originally called “Froffles”, the name was changed to …
November 20, 2013
World Shipping Logistics – United States vs. the World
The United States is the powerhouse of logistics. We’re still using some of the train systems implemented in the middle 1800’s …
November 15, 2013
The History of Signs
When Were Signs Invented and How Have Signs Evolved? Signs have been around for just about as long as human civilization …
October 25, 2013
Cool GIFs – Awesome Industrial GIF Images
Cool GIFs are making a return! The original GIF boom left graveyards of GIF content strewn across the internet. The trend …
October 18, 2013
Where are Pop-Tarts Made?
Pop-Tarts aren’t just “crazy good”, they’re crazy successful. These pastries have been around since 1964 and have gained a cult …