Aluminum foil is super popular in the kitchen. In fact, since about 1920 we’ve been packing food in aluminum foil and it’s been very easy and low cost to do so. But should we be using aluminum...

In the middle of winter, we’ve all been grateful to use a bit of antifreeze to stop our cars from becoming locked up by the cold weather. But is antifreeze a sensible solution to the cold or are we...

We’ve all used baby powder at some point in our lives. It can be very handy for a variety of uses and not just for keeping an infant smooth and dry as necessary. However, in recent years, baby...

Bamboo is more than just food for a giant panda. The grass grows at an incredible rate and thanks to its unusual structure, it’s as tough as wood and can be used to replace wood in many...

Chalk’s a very useful substance. While it may have disappeared from the classroom with the advent of marker pens and wipe clean boards, it’s still used in a variety of applications. The pool...

One of the most commonly used health products in the world is Chapstick. It’s made from a waxy substance and a few other compounds and simply provides a layer of protection for your lips to stop...