new air became known as dephlogisticated air. Dephlogisticated air is oxygen but the name oxygen was invented as yet. Joseph decided to do another experiment using, mint and a candle. Joseph decided to place the candle in a closed area to light the candle he used sunlight beams from a mirror which started a fire. Next, he placed some mint unto the candle, the candle burned out as soon as the air was burnt. After 27 days had passed, he had lit a fire on the candle again and noticed the candle…
It has a black and white photo of the face of a beautiful young lady. She is posing behind an umbrella with a big smile showing her perfect teeth. There is a pack of double mint gum on the ad and the lettering says, “Rain or shine, Double mint gum helps keep your facial contour young and lovely.” The next add was made during WWII. Wrigley’s gum was no longer available to buy during the war because supplies were rationed. However, advertising continued with…
this great idea. The first of its kind was the Original Pep O Mint flavor, a big seller. The name “Life Savers” has a reason behind its name. At the time of creating this candy, the inventor Clarence Crane was thinking about a life saver raft which sparked the idea of it being called “Life Savers”. Clarence was born in 1875, spent his youth in Garrettsville, Ohio and later died on July 6, 1931. This candy is manufactured by pressing mints into a circle then punching a hole in the center of…
The penny is no longer cost effective in the United States. The money that it costs to mint one penny is more than what one is worth. In 2011, “taxpayers lost $60.2 million on the production and distribution of pennies”(Source 1). The penny may be useful at times, but it is costing the U.S. too much money to produce them. Also, the penny is inflating the economy. In recent years, “It has cost the U.S Mint more than 2.4 cents to produce one penny”(Source 4). The production of this small coin is…
Patrick Zimmer Writing- Period 1 December 19, 2017 5 Fun Facts About Hershey Hershey is a major brand, like-it-or-not, right? Everyone knows the colossal chocolate brand sold worldwide. But does anyone know the “in’s and out’s” of it? The Hershey brand is a major company that everyone knows about. Many people don’t think about how much work goes into those delicious, simple chocolate bars. As Milton Hershey once said, “One is only happy in proportion to how he makes others happy.” Did you…
The venue choice made a huge difference. The mall seemed to be more subdued and passive with people's reactions. Chuy's atmosphere appeared to be more masculine and intense and the reactions (only one) were more hostile and aggressive. The Mint was by the far the most casual and engaging, I believe this to be primarily because of how intoxicated people were and the general "weird" atmosphere that the bar has become synonymous with. Overall, the reactions were varied enough to keep the experiment…
New Product: In introducing a new flavor of iced tea within Starbucks long line of products has the potential to continue to provide Starbuck’s with brand exposure. “In 2012, there were 160 million Americans who drank tea daily in any form, consuming a total of 3.6 billion gallons, or around 80 billion servings of tea in a whole year” (Trefis Team, 2014). Furthermore, within the third quarter of 2014, it was Starbuck’s CEO, Howard Schultz, who was credit with mentioning “that the company…
incorporate essential oils (calming scents) to help relax the muscles throughout your body. Aroma therapy allows you to relax with calming scents. Common scents that I have used in some of these therapeutic massages have been lavender or rosemary mint. There are also scents that are very helpful to the body. These essential oils are not only in the air for you to smell, but they also soak into your skin and muscles and assist in helping release any tension within. These different aromas offer…
Lemon balm and lemon verbena are two lemon-scented culinary herbs that have been used all over the world for centuries. However, they are not among the most well-known or widely used herbs in the west. While you should have an easy time finding herbs like basil and thyme in your local grocery store, you may have to go to a specialty retailer for the lemon-scented herbs. If you are trying to choose between them, it is important that you understand and weigh each herb’s unique characteristics. In…
Creamy Kale Smoothie Serves 2/ Prep time: 10 minutes Kale is often used in smoothies for its nutrition profile and the fact it can combine well with many different ingredients. Kale can help fight cancer, supports cardiovascular health, and reduces inflammation in the body. You can use kale raw, but cooking this fabulous green lightly boosts its health benefits. For example, steamed kale lowers cholesterol levels more than raw. Under 30 Minutes, One Pot 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ½ cup…