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Now is The Last Chance for This Outdoor Winterizing Task

Supplies you'll need Necessities: - Sealant (buy an extra bucket) - An 18-inch squeegee - A 4-inch brush - Grass trimmer (string trimmer is best) - Asphalt caulk/ crack sealer - Trowel/ shovel/ scraper - Cold tar mix and a stamper (for potholes only).

10 Hard-to-Believe Facts About the Dead Sea

An unusual feature of the Dead Sea is its discharge of asphalt. From deep seeps, the Dead Sea constantly spits up small pebbles and blocks of the black substance. Asphalt coated figurines and bitumen coated Neolithic skulls from archaeological sites have been found.

Here Are 12 of the Strangest Lakes on the Planet

Pitch Lake Location: Trinidad Source: Grueslayer/ Wikimedia Commons This lake may not look like much, but it's very special, as it stores the largest deposits of liquid asphalt, or pitch, in it, over 10 million tons in just a 100-acre area.

These Work Safety Fails Will Make Your Hair Stand on End!

The asphalt being laid at The Talladega Speedway in 1969 9. Good luck finding the wire that's not working! 10. This man is risking to get closer to the Lord than he expects... 11. What you're witnessing in this picture is someone warming up gelled diesel 12.

Your Guide to Roof Maintenance and Repairing

Asphalt Shingles Pros: Economical and easy to install. Durable and relatively inexpensive. Wide variety of colors and styles. Suitability for a wide range of temperatures. Reliable waterproofing. Cons: Dark asphalt shingles are prone to fading and tend to exhibit inconsistencies in color.

The Art of Snow and Ice – 15 Amazing Pictures

Snow, followed by rain, combined to make a cobblestone effect on this asphalt driveway Related: Showy, Snowy Art - Amazing Snow Sculptures! 15. The melting snow on this chair looks like a tree All images source: Izismile Share these photos with friends and family...

Children of the Past: Historical Photos of Kids Having Fun

Asphalt art in Brooklyn, New York. - Taken in 1950 11. Dancing in the streets of Paris for a lonely spectator. -Taken in 1961 12. Japan, before the time of cellphones. -Taken in 1958 13. Parisian kids and a toy sailboat. - Taken in 1938 [related_articles] 14. Kiddie car, New York.

15 Times Animals Were Caught in Hilarious Situations

A bit of fresh asphalt will not stop this tortoise from reaching its destination 8. Help! [related_articles] 9. "Yes, I can confirm that the cake turned out delicious." Related: These Comedy Pet Photography Awards Entries Are Adorable 10. Surprise in a spaghetti bowl 11.

The Aspark Owl Will Reach 60mph in a Miniscule 1.9 Seconds

The Owl is also a four-wheel-drive, so it can hook up to an asphalt surface and rocket off into the distance without so much as a split second’s delay.

Artist Draws Incredible Chalk Portraits On the Pavement

He soon established a reputation for painting amazingly lifelike portraits on asphalt. He is now invited to participate in festivals around the world. We gathered some of Nguyen’s most impressive work below. Take a look.

17 Experiments That Produced Very Bizarre Results...

However, that's asphalt after it was struck by lightning. Image source: Reddit/1Voice1Life Related Article: 8 Important Inventions That Were a Complete Accident Liked this post? Do share it with those who love science and nature...

After Reading This, You'll Want to Move to Finland!

The roads are very good Finnish roads are well constructed: a 2 meter layer of granite rocks and 3-4 layers of frost resistant asphalt. This costs €500,000-1,000,000 per 1km of road, but they last for approximately 10-12 years.

Pull the Plug on These Electricity Myths

Wood and rubber can't conduct electricity Wood, like asphalt, is a poor conductor, but a conductor nonetheless. Wet wood is a much better conductor, thanks to water being an excellent conductor. Keep that in mind. 100% rubber gloves or shoes will also not conduct electricity.

10 Uplifting Stories From Across the Globe

Dutch city swaps asphalt for greenery The Dutch city of Arnhem has found a novel way to cope with extreme flooding and heatwaves caused by climate change.

The BEST Walking Routine For Seniors

A dirt path is the mildest for your joints, so if you can, choose a route that’s not on asphalt. 7. Don’t forget to hydrate. If you take long walks, carry a bottle of water with you.

Learn to Exercise Safely With Arthritis and Joint Pain

For those who do prefer walking outdoors, though, dirt trails are considered kinder on the joints than asphalt or concrete. Swimming is a unique activity because it activates all the main muscle groups in the body and improves your endurance while being gentle on the joints.