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The Miracle Herb

Early Romans believed this herb could impart immortality; Arab cultures imagined it could increase psychic powers; while the ancient Greeks thought it could only promote wittiness, and wisdom. By the Middle Ages, doctors used to it treat memory l... Read >

Can A Cholesterol Sterol Drink Aid in Lowering Cholesterol?

Many people that have been diagnosed with high cholesterol are looking for alternative treatments that can lower their cholesterol naturally rather than go the traditional pharmaceutical route. A change in diet and adding an exercise routine are all g... Read >

Camphor Oil

Steaming the tree's bark or wood creates a white, crystalline, and odorous substance, a substance that was once believed to hold magical properties, but now has scientifically proven medicinal qualities. Trees that produce the real camphor grow q... Read >

movie iron man vs.iron man comics?

So how does the movie Iron Man stack up again Iron Man comics? Short answer: Pretty well actually. Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark, often channeling most of his own well-publicized inner demons into the character. Beyond the origins story, most of T... Read >

Iron Man Cartoon

A few months ago, one of my friends sent me a text - "I'm so glad to be part of the Marvel/DC generation!" Technically, anyone alive during the 1960's and on is part of the Marvel/DC generation, but my friend had a point - in the 1990's specially, fans we... Read >

A Quick History of Comics, Part 2

But comics retained their youthful streak in the 1960's. During this time of increased counter-culture, Marvel Comics rose to go head-to-head DC's traditional line-up, emphasizing heroes like Spider-Man and the X-Men, who appealed to young teenage readers... Read >

A Quick History of Comics, Part One

Anyone looking at the number of much-hyped superhero films at the box office could stake the claim comics have never been bigger, but a quick view of comic book history, however, reveals while comics have never soared to higher heights in the movie gross,... Read >

Why You Should Spend the Extra Money on Synthetic Oil?

The import tuner scene is the hottest trend on the streets today. These guys know what they want from their cars and are not afraid to spend the money to get it. Like the muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the tuners' roots hail from the hot rods of ... Read >

Preparing Your Car For Winter Driving

Maintaining your car is important, no matter what time of year it is. Many people do not realize how much stress that the cold winter weather can put on your car's drivetrain. There are three main areas cold weather affects your vehicle. Your lubricati... Read >

Why Should You Spend the Extra Money on Synthetic Oil?

Americans love their cars. The fascination with the automobile started with the very first models and continued to grow as people learned to modify their cars to increase performance. Style and performance is the main category on which cars are judged t... Read >

Gas Prices Aren’t That High, Comparatively…

Every day on the nightly news, there is a story about the rising gas prices. Monthly, there are over 20,000 articles published about the steady and rapid increase in fuel costs. It has replaced "the weather" as a topic of conversation. What makes this ... Read >

Measuring Lubricant Quality

Is there anything in today's society that isn't measured? We measure opinions, water quality, temperatures, economy, growth, statistics, speed, age… this list can go on and on. Americans love to measure their cars. We measure its speed, power, shine,... Read >

DIFFERENT LUBES FOR DIFFERENT GROOVES

Not all gear designs are the same. As such, not all lubes are the same, either. Your vehicle's gear design depends on the load it carries, the speed at which the gears rotate, and the direction the transfer of power needs to travel. There are many diff... Read >

Diesel-Powered Daily Drivers are on the Rise

Diesel power is popular all over the world, but not for the same reasons. In America, diesel power is traditionally used to power commercial and industrial vehicles and equipment. In Europe, it is used for the same purposes, and it is popular for use in... Read >

Big Technology in Small Things

Back in 1972, something very small came into the United States, and it has changed the lives of millions of people. The Honda CVCC, introduced to America in 1972, a year before the beginning of the oil crisis, has changed technology in the automotive ind... Read >