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Many of us don’t really understand how electricity works. It’s enough that it does work – you turn the switch, and the light comes on in the room. It may … READ MORE AC vs. DC Power and the War of the Currents The post AC vs. DC Power and the War...
The history of electricity is a long one, going back to about 600 B.C., when the Greek mathematician Thales of Miletus discovered static electricity by rubbing a piece of amber … READ MORE What Was “The Current War”? The post What Was “The Curren...
We tend not to think much of it when we flip a switch and the lights come on, but just 150 years ago, such an event was seen as a … READ MORE Major Innovations in the History of Electricity The post Major Innovations in the History of Electricity...
Texans are spoiled for options when it comes to paying for electricity. Not only do you get to choose your own electricity provider in the Lone Star State, most providers … READ MORE Fixed vs Wholesale Electricity Plans The post Fixed vs Wholesal...
Texans are spoiled for options when it comes to paying for electricity. Not only do you get to choose your own electricity provider in the Lone Star State, most providers … READ MORE Fixed vs Wholesale Electricity Plans The post Fixed vs Wholesal...
Many of us can’t go a day without using a computer at some point, for work or for pleasure. But if we had to push our bodies to the max … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power Your Computer? The post How Much Exercise Would It Take t...
If it seems like the holiday light displays in your neighborhood are getting bigger every year, there’s good reason for it. Prices on LED string lights have come down substantially … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power Your Holiday...
We’ve looked into how much exercise it would take to power some pretty complex, major appliances in our How Much Exercise series, but today, we’re going to consider the humble … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power a Light Bulb? The...
We’ve tried to calculate how much sweat and human effort it would take to charge a smartphone, brew a pot of coffee and even power a refrigerator. But this whole … READ MORE How Much Trick-Or-Treating Would It Take to Power Your Halloween Decorat...
Smartphones have become such universal devices that they’ve replaced many of the other little gadgets we used to carry around — even the Mp3 players from our gym bags. Maybe … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Charge Your Phone? ...
Do you need a strong cup of joe before heading to the gym for an early morning workout? If so, be glad your automatic drip coffee maker gets its power … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take To Power Your Coffee Maker? The post How Much Exerc...
The production of electricity in the U.S. falls into three major source categories: fossil fuels, including natural gas and coal nuclear energy renewable energy, including hydropower, solar power and wind … READ MORE What Types of Electricity Sou...
Between March and November, the landscape across our nation comes alive with festivals to celebrate music, art, farming, and community. The snow has melted, the orchards are loaded with fruits and … READ MORE Best Family-Friendly Festivals Around...
The dishwasher is one of the most time-saving appliances in any modern kitchen. Most dishwashers can make two sink loads of dishes sparkle in an hour or less, all at … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power Your Dishwasher? The post H...
With little pre-thought, and not a lot of preparation, healthy microwave dinners will become your easy go to, especially on a busy weeknight with little time to prep. Another huge … READ MORE 7 Healthy and Easy Microwave Dinner Ideas The post 7 H...
With little pre-thought, and not a lot of preparation, healthy microwave dinners will become your easy go to, especially on a busy weeknight with little time to prep. Another huge … READ MORE 7 Healthy and Easy Microwave Dinner Ideas The post 7 H...
Summer stretches on, and the doldrums can sink in before we know it. This can especially happen if we’ve taken our vacations toward the beginning of the summer and we’re … READ MORE 7 Staycation Ideas for Families, Adults & Singles The post ...
Summer stretches on, and the doldrums can sink in before we know it. This can especially happen if we’ve taken our vacations toward the beginning of the summer and we’re … READ MORE 7 Staycation Ideas for Families, Adults & Singles The post ...
Microwaves make food preparation so quick and easy, it almost seems like magic. That technology can be easy to take for granted — as well as the electrical current that … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power Your Microwave? Th...
Microwaves make food preparation so quick and easy, it almost seems like magic. That technology can be easy to take for granted — as well as the electrical current that … READ MORE How Much Exercise Would It Take to Power Your Microwave? Th...
