May 2, 2016 | Heat Stress, Summer Safety
“It’s A Ringer !” It’s summer! And you know what that means-picnics! And when it comes to picnic fun, there’s only one sport for true aficionados. Horseshoes. But did you know that the game of horseshoes dates back to early Greek and Roman times?...
May 2, 2016 | Heat Stress, Summer Safety
“Too Hot To Handle” When a meteor falls to the earth, it burns to a cinder. Reentry temperatures can reach 3,000 degrees F. So what protects the Space Shuttle on reentry? The answer, as most of us know, is the thermal tiles. But do you know how the tiles...
May 2, 2016 | Heat Stress, Summer Safety
“Summer Safety” One of America’s favorite summer snack foods isn’t American at all and was created purely out of necessity. Can you guess what it is? The story begins at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, an event that drew thousands from countries all...
May 2, 2016 | Heat Stress, Summer Safety
“Dog Days” You know that the hottest days of summer are called the “dog days.” But do know where that phrase originated? It’s a fascinating story. The term “dog days” refers to those hot, humid days of oppressive heat between July and September when all...
May 2, 2016 | Heat Stress, Summer Safety
“Is It Hot Enough For You ?” If you think it’s hot where you are, just imagine what it’s like in the hottest place on earth. This is the place that boasts the highest temperature ever recorded in the entire nation—the mercury skyrocketed to a blistering...