Strontium has the chemical symbol Sr and an atomic number of 38. It belongs to the alkaline earth metals group in the periodic table. Its atomic mass is approximately 87.62 u. Strontium is a soft, silvery metal that is highly reactive. It oxidizes rapidly in air, forming a yellowish layer of strontium oxide. It is…
Things I Hate: Fire and Ice (1983 Film)
Fire and Ice is a film that premiered five years before I was even born. I had no idea it existed until fairly recently, when it came up while I was watching something online. Curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to give it a watch. I wish I could say it was…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The American Nickel
The American nickel was first introduced in 1866, shortly after the Civil War, during a time when the U.S. needed durable, low denomination coins to replace fragile paper currency. Despite its name, the nickel has always been made mostly of copper, with only 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper, a balance chosen for durability…
Our Visit to Pink Mamas Ice Cream at Pickwick Pharmacy (Greenville SC)
I had heard of the Pink Mama’s ice cream chain, which I think started in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. I never spend much time in Travelers Rest, so I never got a chance to try their ice cream. However, they ended up buying the ice cream section at an old school pharmacy called Pickwick near…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Some Like It Hot (1959 Film)
It was directed by Billy Wilder. Billy Wilder directed numerous acclaimed films, including classics like Sunset Boulevard (1950), Stalag 17 (1953), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955), and his triple Oscar winning The Lost Weekend (1945), as well as film noir staples like Double Indemnity (1944) and Ace in the Hole (1951). The film…