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The height of a column of mercury inside a glass tube alters depending on the weather. This observation, made in 1643 by Torricelli, a student of the famous scientist Galileo, led to the first barometers. The variations in the mercury were caused by changes in the surrounding air pressure. In the 1840s, the "
Read MoreWoodworkers use particle board for making countertops, doors, cupboards and shelves. Carpet fitters use the board to create a level surface and provide an underlayment for flooring.
Read MoreContact paper, a versatile decorating material, has many uses, from protecting book covers to livening up the doors of kitchen cupboards. A tough, durable, thin, plastic film, it is sold in rolls or by the foot.
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