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What graduation, bachelor party or parade would be complete without the surprising fun appearance of silly string? This strange foam substance has become part of New Years celebrations all over the world. This foam string has become a part of celebrations world wide. Millions have wondered what is the story behind this mysterious spray. Today we answer that question.

Silly String was first introduced in 1969 by one Julius Samann. If that name sounds familiar it is because he is also the very same inventor that brought us the pine-tree-shaped air fresheners for cars. Thank you Julius I love Vinallaroma. Mr. Samann was attempting to create the ultimate gag gift. Since then several similar products have been made Streamer String and Wacky String being to of the most popular. The only thing that is known about Silly String is that it is mostly non-toxic, non-flammable, and free of CFCs. Apart from that, no one except the manufacturer knows exactly what the ingredients really are. Scientists believe that it is a polymer-based, most likely on a polystyrene, dissolved in a CFC-based solvent that evaporates in the air and acts as a foaming agent; the chlorinated hydrocarbon was recently replaced with fluorinated hydrocarbon due to environmental concerns. Some other alleged ingredients are a small amount of isopropyl alcohol, and plasticizers like dibutyl phthalate.

How does it work? The toy string products store a gooey material combined with a propellant gas in an aerosol can. As the nozzle is pressed down, a pressurized stream of foamy string erupts for the plastic nozzle and shoots out to distances from 3 to 600 feet, depending on the product. It is the pressure in the can propels the mixture wildly in to the air. Silly String can be found in many different colors. The can come in varying sizes and also different level of the pressure. The higher the pressure the farther the distance it will shoot.

The product is “non toxic” there are reported cases of skin irritation and even frostbite. The fluorinated hydrocarbon under a lot of pressure becomes cold and is the likely cause of the reported frostbite concerns. Hydrocarbons remove fat from cells and may cause chemical burns on the skin. If ingested there is a possibility of prolonged vomiting. Exposure to the eye has resulted in on visual damage just skin irritation around the eye. The dye can in certain situations stain clothes. Be careful to remove all foam from your clothes. Certain American Cities have actually banned the substance.

You might be surprised to learn that Silly string besides being used at celebrations it is also a secret tool used buy the United States Military. An unnamed Marine Sergeant is quoted “Silly string has served me well in Combat especially in looking for I.A.Ds., simply put, booby traps…When you spray the string it just spreads everywhere and when it sets it lays right on the wire. Even in a dark room the string stands out revealing the trip wire.” Not only does our favorite foam spray liven up a party it also saves lives.

That is the story behind silly string. This ever present party substance is now not quit so mysterious and dangerous. From spraying a sleeping friend to spraying the crowd at a New Year’s Celebration Silly String is a guaranteed good time. While we ma still not understand what or how streamer string works we do know that it is a great time. Make sure to follow the rules of use and be sure to not eat any of it.

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Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.

The First Theft:

The first documented case of art theft was in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was recently moved from the Basilica of the Assumption.

The Most Famous Theft:

The most famous story of art theft involves one of the most famous paintings in the world and one of the most famous artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen out of the Louver. Soon after, Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned by the police, but was released quickly.

It took about two years until the mystery was solved by the Parisian police. It turned out that the 30ª21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum employees by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who simply carried it hidden under his coat. Nevertheless, Peruggia did not work alone. The crime was carefully conducted by a notorious con man, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the original painting.

While Yves Chaudron, the art faker, was busy creating copies for the famous masterpiece, Mona Lisa was still hidden at Peruggias apartment. After two years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the best out of his stolen good. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the police while trying to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louver in 1913.

The Biggest Theft in the USA:

The biggest art theft in United States took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of thieves wearing police uniforms broke into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose collective value was estimated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took two paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, as well as a French and a Chinese artifact.

As of yet, none of the paintings have been found and the case is still unsolved. According to recent rumors, the FBI are investigating the possibility that the Boston Mob along with French art dealers are connected to the crime.

The Scream:

The painting by Edvard Munchs, The Scream, is probably the most sought after painting by art thieves in history. It has been stolen twice and was only recently recovered. In 1994, during the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, The Scream was stolen from an Oslo gallery by two thieves who broke through an open window, set off the alarm and left a note saying: thanks for the poor security.

Three months later, the holders of the painting approached the Norwegian Government with an offer: 1 million dollars ransom for Edvard Munchs The Scream. The Government turned down the offer, but the Norwegian police collaborated with the British Police and the Getty Museum to organize a sting operation that brought back the painting to where it belongs.

Ten years later, The Scream was stolen again from the Munch Museum. This time, the robbers used a gun and took another of Munchs painting with them. While Museum officials waiting for the thieves to request ransom money, rumors claimed that both paintings were burned to conceal evidence. Eventually, the Norwegian police discovered the two paintings on August 31, 2006 but the facts on how they were recovered are not known yet.

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BIO/ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Other than painting, Ash Bisterre writes for a guide to online casinos that provides detailed reports on betting ventures. If you are in the US, go here for casinos that accept US players

Art theft is an ancient and complicated crime. When you look at the some of the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that involve art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can read about some of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.

The First Theft:
The first documented case of art theft was in 1473, when two panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were stolen. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was recently moved from the Basilica of the Assumption.

The Most Famous Theft:
The most famous story of art theft involves one of the most famous paintings in the world and one of the most famous artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen out of the Louver. Soon after, Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned by the police, but was released quickly.

It took about two years until the mystery was solved by the Parisian police. It turned out that the 30ª21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum employees by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who simply carried it hidden under his coat. Nevertheless, Peruggia did not work alone. The crime was carefully conducted by a notorious con man, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the original painting.

While Yves Chaudron, the art faker, was busy creating copies for the famous masterpiece, Mona Lisa was still hidden at Peruggias apartment. After two years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the best out of his stolen good. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the police while trying to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy. The Mona Lisa was returned to the Louver in 1913.

The Biggest Theft in the USA:
The biggest art theft in United States took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of thieves wearing police uniforms broke into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose collective value was estimated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took two paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, as well as a French and a Chinese artifact.

As of yet, none of the paintings have been found and the case is still unsolved. According to recent rumors, the FBI are investigating the possibility that the Boston Mob along with French art dealers are connected to the crime.

The Scream:
The painting by Edvard Munchs, The Scream, is probably the most sought after painting by art thieves in history. It has been stolen twice and was only recently recovered. In 1994, during the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, The Scream was stolen from an Oslo gallery by two thieves who broke through an open window, set off the alarm and left a note saying: thanks for the poor security.

Three months later, the holders of the painting approached the Norwegian Government with an offer: 1 million dollars ransom for Edvard Munchs The Scream. The Government turned down the offer, but the Norwegian police collaborated with the British Police and the Getty Museum to organize a sting operation that brought back the painting to where it belongs.

Ten years later, The Scream was stolen again from the Munch Museum. This time, the robbers used a gun and took another of Munchs painting with them. While Museum officials waiting for the thieves to request ransom money, rumors claimed that both paintings were burned to conceal evidence. Eventually, the Norwegian police discovered the two paintings on August 31, 2006 but the facts on how they were recovered are not known yet.

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BIO/ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Other than painting, Ash Bisterre writes for a guide to online casinos that provides detailed reports on betting ventures. If you are in the US, go here for casinos that accept US players

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