Back in the late 1970s, the Royal Netherlands Navy launched a frigate called HNLMS Piet Hein that played an integral role in the Cold War. The extremely heavy and durable ship was designed to patrol the North Sea for submarines while standing up to the rough waters and often treacherous weather conditions it faced. But… Read more »
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How Glass is Made from Lighting Striking Sand
There is a lot of power packed into each and every lightning bolt that comes shooting down from the sky. On average, a single bolt of lightning contains about 1 billion joules of energy. That’s enough energy to keep a 60-watt light bulb turned on for six months straight. And believe it or not, it’s… Read more »
How is Volcanic Glass Formed?
Volcanoes have earned a reputation for destroying things with their hot molten lava. When a volcano erupts, it’ll usually result in the destruction of everything from trees and crops to homes and, in some situations, even entire neighborhoods. But in addition to wreaking havoc and destroying just about everything that gets in its way, volcanoes… Read more »
Do You Know the History of Glass Bottom Boats?
If you want to see the ocean in a whole new way, you can do so by taking a ride on a glass bottom boat. There are glass bottom boats operating in all different parts of the country. They offer you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the fish and other marine… Read more »
Glass Roof Train in India Gains Popularity
Those people who travel using Indian Railways, the national railway system in India, are already treated to a delightful experience every time they sit down on a train. Indian Railways is known for providing people with clean trains that run on time and feature state-of-the-art technology. And now, Indian Railways has taken their service to… Read more »
Be Sure to Check Out the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Do you love checking out all the new boats and yachts that the marine industry has to offer? Are you interested in looking at new marine products and accessories that could change the way you enjoy the open seas? Would you like to rub elbows with boat builders and designers and learn more about everything… Read more »
Four Glass Terms to Know
Most people are familiar with what glass is and have seen many different types of glass throughout their lifetimes. But unless you work with glass on a regular basis, you probably aren’t familiar with all of the terms that are used when it comes to glass. Here are a few glass terms that you should… Read more »
What is Safety Glass Used For?
Safety glass has become more and more popular over the course of the last few years. One of the big reasons for it is that there are so many different applications for safety glass. It can be used in everything from office buildings to vehicles. Check out some of the most common uses for safety… Read more »
How to Remove Stickers from Car Windows
Do you have a bunch of stickers scattered all over the windows on your car? If so, there is probably going to come a time when you won’t want them there anymore. When that times comes, there are a couple surefire methods you can use to remove them. Check out how to remove stickers from… Read more »
ProCurve Glass Cares About World Oceans Day
First established way back in 1992, World Oceans Day was originally designed to draw awareness to the many problems plaguing the planet’s oceans. In 2002, The Ocean Project started promoting the special day more actively. And since then, it’s been held every year on June 8th with a series of events surrounding it to promote… Read more »