News tagged with leather soles
Old soles: 800-year-old shoe soles yield clues about preservation of leather
Ancient garbage can be like gold to archaeologists. During excavation of an 800-year-old trash dump in Lyon, France, scientists discovered the archaeological equivalent of golden shoe soles: A trove of leather soles of shoes, ...
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Mar 04, 2009 |
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From buskins to brothel-creepers: our love affair with shoes
Tomorrow Cambridge historian Dr Ulinka Rublack will give a public talk that will set footwear at the centre of her argument that in neglecting to explore the history of things we miss a golden opportunity ...
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Scientists unlock the mystery surrounding a tale of shaggy dogs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the University of York have produced the first clear evidence that textiles made by the indigenous population of the Pacific coast of North America contained dog hair.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Nov 25, 2011 |
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Flips-flops are bad for your sole
Flip-flops aren't just hazardous to politicians -- they also pose risks for your feet. The floppy footwear, once contained to the beach, can now be spotted year-round.
Jun 18, 2009 |
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Mobile Entertainment Reigns Supreme at CTIA 2007
If there was an overriding theme to the Spring edition of the 2007 CTIA trade show, it was entertainment. What buzz existed was all about phones that show movies, television shows, or play music in one or another format or ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 31, 2007 |
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Catering to the fashionista's phone needs
Gone are the days when the cell phone was used simply as a tool for conversation, and connectivity was the single-biggest factor in determining customer demand.
Oct 19, 2005 |
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Crackling Planets
Have you ever walked across a wool carpet in leather-soled shoes on a dry winter day, and then reached out toward a doorknob? ZAP! A stinging spark leaps between your fingers and the metal knob.
Aug 13, 2005 |
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