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Helaina Ferraioli
May 31, 20223 min read
Melmac: How one 1950s plastic changed the way Americans ate.
Melmac by American Cyanamid, a brand of high-quality melamine molding powders, was one of the top suppliers of the ground-breaking material.
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Helaina Ferraioli
Nov 10, 20204 min read
We've got tons of old photographs in a big bin, but why?
Sitting in a metal basin at the back of our shop sits hundreds of old snapshots.
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Helaina Ferraioli
Oct 29, 20205 min read
Chemistry Labs: The Rise & Fall
As the Industrial Revolution sparked a need for scientifically inclined workers, the chemistry set became a “toy”.
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Helaina Ferraioli
Aug 31, 20204 min read
Siphons, Seltzer, and Soda: A Spritzy History
It started as a way to purify water. Today, it remains the key component of many of our favorites drinks and its containers are collectible.
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