But why was Leopold's Congo so horrific? It was down to rubber. 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy highlights the inventions, ideas and innovations that helped create the economic world.

Roof shingles can be made from many materials, including rubber. When rubber is used as a roofing material, it’s usually installed as a membrane stretched over a flat roof. Rubber can also be ...

It could be easy to overlook the dangers of tensions rising again in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s fixation on securing an outlet to the Red Sea, and his proven ...

My first exposure to tree saddles came when reading the work of fellow Michigan native and bowhunter John Eberhart, who should be credited as the godfather of saddle hunting. He has an impressive ...

I’m sitting on the long, low American-made machine’s saddle with the little ... Well, admittedly the horn control is roughly in the familiar place on the left handlebar—but it’s not a button, it’s a ...

No other birds on earth have anything like it. Unlike with rams and rhinos, the screamer’s horn doesn’t seem to be a weapon, because it is only loosely attached to the skull and known to snap ...

The plastic and rubber industries comprise the establishments that manufacture goods by processing plastic and rubber raw materials. The industry has had global success mainly due to the enormous ...

Key areas of research on the Horn of Africa include work supporting the emergence of more stable political and governance transitions, as well as greater integration. Research on transnational ...

Humans flee monsters who refuse to surpass 8,000 feet in altitude in this “Quiet Place” copycat. By Natalia Winkelman This Netflix Christmas rom-com inexplicably wants to remind viewers that ...

Use the horn frequently to warn others ... Securing Belongings Use tamper-proof locks on saddle bags and storage compartments. Chain helmets to bikes whenever parked unattended. Keep valuables ...

He's also the team's best defensive player. Colorado's second-leading receiver, Jimmy Horn, is also expected to play against Arizona, Sanders said. Horn also exited early against the Wildcats ...