Acid-Washed Jeans or Alkali-Washed Jeans?

Over the past few years, denim jeans manufacturers have expanded their horizons by producing jeans in a wide range of styles—from low-rise, slim-fit, jeggings, and kicked-flare, to lower-waist jeans, among others. One particular style that has experienced a resurgence in popularity every now and then is acid-washed jeans. The style of denim jeans has remained … Read more

Chemistry of Soap Mummies Explained

The Soap Lady and the Soap Man are two notable examples of mummified remains that have captured the attention of scientists, historians, and the public alike due to their unique preservation as “soap mummies.” Both were discovered by construction workers in the same graveyard near a Philadelphia train station in 1875 during routine infrastructural changes … Read more