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    ETHYL GASOLINE
    February 2, 1923 - General Motors Research Laboratories U.S.A.

    The first sale was made of anti-knock gasoline containing a tetra-ethyl lead compound. First sold at Willard Talbott's service station on S. Main Street in Dayton, Ohio, the fuel was called Ethyl (after its new additive, tetraethyl lead) and colored a distinctive red. This new formulation of ethyl gasoline was the the result of seven years of testing at least 33,000 compounds as additives to influence the combustion rate of the fuel. Previously, on hard acceleration, an engine sometimes made knocking, popping or crackling sounds. Knocking sapped power and could damage the engine. The suitability of tetra-ethyl lead, made from alcohol and lead, was the discovery of Thomas Midgely, Jr., of the General Motors Research Laboratories, located in Dayton. Decades later, the toxicity of the lead present in automobile emissions was recognized, and leaded gasoline is no longer sold.

    BABE RUTH
    February 2, 1936 - Baseball Hall of Fame

    Babe Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day. He was a famous major league baseball player for the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919) and then the New York Yankees (1920-1934). He also played for the Boston Braves (now Atlanta Braves) during his last year as a player in 1935. During Ruth's career, he had achieved much, for instance, he ranked 3rd on the all-time home run list. Part of the reason why is because he achieved a record of 60 home runs in the year 1927. Babe Ruth was also the only player to hit three home runs in two World Series appearances (1926 and 1928).

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Over the last several years, there have been many improvements in contact lenses. As a whole, contacts are the best alternative to wearing glasses. They are comfortable, don't hang off your face, and above all, they are affordable.

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Over the last several years, there have been many improvements in contact lenses. As a whole, contacts are the best alternative to wearing glasses. They are comfortable, don't hang off your face, and above all, they are affordable. Among the many types of contact lenses available on the market, are the extended wear contacts. There are many benefits to these contact lenses, which we will go over.

Extended wear contact lenses are convenient, possibly even more so than the other types of contacts. With most types of extended wear lenses, all you have to do is keep them clean, put them in, then go about your normal day. You don't need to clean them near as often as other types of soft contact lenses. Once you clean them they should last you for a long time before they need to be cleaned again.

One of the best attributes to extended wear contact lenses is the fact that they are very comfortable. They are easy to put in your eyes, and most people dont even notice that they are wearing any contact lenses at all. Even though some people may experience discomfort with them, the majority of those who wear them find them to be very comfortable.

When compared to other types of contact lenses, extended wear lenses are very safe. If you take the necessary time to take care of them as you should, they won't harm your eyes in any way. If you use them correctly, they will serve you just fine. Keep in mind, you also need to visit your eye doctor on your regular appointments, as your eye examinations are still very important “ even though your contact lenses may not affect you or bother you at all.

Even though most extended wear contact lenses aren't high in price, you should still look for the best deals. There are several manufacturers out there who offer these types of contact lenses, some offering better deals than others. On the Internet you can find a lot of deals from many different manufacturers, many of which won't set you back a lot in terms of money. You can also find extended wear contact lenses locally, although the Internet is the best way to save money.

Before you decide to buy a pair of extended wear contact lenses, you should make sure that they are right for you. When you get fitted for your contacts by your eye doctor, be sure to ask him about these types of contacts and whether or not they are best for you. If you take the time to research what is best for you and look into your options “ you'll find that extended wear contact lenses may indeed be the best contacts for your money – and your health.



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