118. Superglue It Isn’t Mate

SuperglueIn 1942 a team of scientists headed by Harry Coover Jr, accidently discovered a curious substance that annoyingly stuck to everything it came into contact with, within seconds. Rejected initially it would be nine years before it’s true commercial potential would be realised. Cyanoacrylates were born. We know them better as super glue. From medical to veterinary, rock climbing to forensic science, the uses of superglue are endless.Read More »

115. Hobnobs and Bourbon’s

Cookie Monster USAT_1478046170218_6692962_ver1.0The British comedian, Peter Kay, has a famous sketch where he describes the Hobnob biscuit as the hardman of the biscuit world. Whereas other biscuits like Rich Tea cry, wither and then quickly disintegrate in a hot cup of tea the hard nut Hobnob is the commando of the biscuit world. It will stay intact and dare the tea drinker to ‘bring it on’. I try not to swear if I can. I used to swear like a trooper when I was younger so it can still be a challenge at times. I am going to swear in this blog a lot so ‘biscuit’ will be the new swear word of choice.Read More »