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Random Article: Wool from Category:Apparel

Wool is an animal fiber forming the protective covering, or fleece, of sheep or of other hairy mammals, such as goats and camels. [1] There are very few people that are allergic to wool. Research has demonstrated, that most fibers greater than 30 microns in diameter are structurally rigid enough that when they come in contact with your skin, they do not bend – and cause a “poking” of the skin. The sensory receptors in your skin feel this poking and elicit a response. In some cases, this response is similar an allergic reaction on the skin where a redness or “rash” occurs. Some people have more sensitive skin than others and react more. Wools garments designed to be worn next to the skin do not contain more than 5% of the wool fibers greater than 30 micron. The number of fiber ends exposed and touching the skin are low enough that the skin does not feel the poking sensation. [2]

Types

There are many different types of wool. The following list describes some of the more popular types for apparel:

  • Alpaca - Alpaca wool fabric comes from the alpaca animal, a relative of the llama.
    • It is fine, silky, soft and lightweight.
    • It has a good luster.
    • It is strong and durable.
    • It is resistant to rain and snow...more

Random Article: Watch from Category:Accessories

The ubiquity of mobile phones has perhaps decreased the practical need for watches as instruments to tell time. Nonetheless, watches can be a stylish addition to one's ensemble, especially in more formal attire.

Anatomy of a Watch

  • The Case - The watch case is the housing for the watch and all its various parts. It can be made of stainless steel or other materials, some cheaper (including plastic) and some far more expensive (including gold and platinum).
  • The Case Back - The case back, protecting the watch's inner materials, needs to be removed to replace batteries, make repairs, etc. It can sometimes be a clear crystal on certain luxury models.
  • The Crystal - This is the "glass" through which you view your watch. This can be made of plastic, glass or more expensive materials.

[3]

  • The Bezel - This is the outer ring of the watch face, holding the crystal in place.[4] A unidirectional bezel is a bezel that rotates one direction, and can be used for measuring elapsed time or viewing time in another time zone. A unidirectional bezel has less potential for being bumped and moved. This is especially useful when measuring critical elapsed time underwater while diving.[5]
  • The Crown - The small knob you use to set time or wind your watch. It's also called a stem or pin.[6]
  • The Display - Indication of time or other data, either by means of hands moving over a dial (analogue display) or by means of numerals appearing in one or more windows (digital or numerical display); these numerals may be completed by alphabetical indications (alphanumerical display) or by signs of any other kind. Example: 12.05 MO 12.3 = 12 hours, 5 minutes, Monday 12th March. Such displays can be obtained by mechanicalor electronic means...more

Random Article: Sunscreen from Category:Beauty

Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging including wrinkles.[7] Sunscreens work by absorbing, reflecting, or scattering the sun's rays on the skin. They are available in many forms, including ointments, creams, gels, lotions, sprays, and wax sticks. All are labeled with SPF numbers. The higher the SPF, the greater the protection from sunburn caused mostly by UVB rays, but this does not increase the length of time for sun exposure. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays. They do a better job of protecting skin from other effects of the sun including photo damage, photodermatitis, and rashes from the sun.[8]

UVA, UVB, and UVC

The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) radiation that we divide into categories based on the wavelength. UVC radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere and does not cause skin damage. UVB radiation affects the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, and is the primary agent responsible for sunburns. UVB does not penetrate glass, and the intensity of UVB radiation depends on the time of day and the season. UVA radiation penetrates deeper into the skin and works more efficiently. The intensity of UVA radiation is more constant than UVB without the variations during the day and throughout the year. UVA is also not filtered by glass. [9]...more

Random Article: Gold from Category:Jewelry

Gold is the most malleable of all known metals [10] and offers superior corrosion resistance. Most of the gold that is fabricated today goes into the manufacture of jewelry.[11] Gold is usually alloyed (mixed with) other metals. The amount of gold in an alloy is measured with a unit called a carat (or karat). One carat is equal to one part in twenty-four, so an 18 carat (18K) gold ring contains 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts alloy material. [12] Therefore, 24 (24K) carats signifies pure gold.

Gold rarely causes a reaction with the wearer’s skin. For cases that do cause a reaction, it may be due to the other alloyed metal if the gold is not pure gold or the gold plating could have worn off, exposing the underlying metal causing the reaction.

50th anniversaries are usually referred to as “golden” anniversaries. Gold has the periodic table symbol of Au.[13]

Colored Gold

White Gold

  • Nickel can be mixed with gold to create a white (or gray) color; it can cause dermatitis in people who are sensitive to nickel.
  • Palladium is another metal used to create white gold alloys. Related to platinum, it is more expensive than nickel, but is less likely to cause allergic reactions than nickel...more

Random Article: Sandal from Category:Footwear

Sandals are low-cut footwear with straps to help fasten the sandal to the foot. [14] Sandals help your feet breathe as well as draw attention to your exposed feet. They are also very practical beachwear. Hence, you usually do not wear socks, nylons, or stockings[15] with sandals.

Safety

According to researchers at Auburn University, walking in certain sandals over long distances can potentially be bad for your feet. The study found that flip-flop wearers take shorter steps. The result is more stress on the body because you have to move more to go the same distance as people wearing other kinds of shoes. That could mean a higher risk of muscle and joint pain in the legs. Toes are another problem area. "When you wear flip-flops, you kind of scrunch your toes to keep the flip-flop on your foot," Justin Shroyer of Auburn University says. That constant pressure often adds up to throbbing and tenderness in the toes.[16]...more

References for Snippets of Random Articles

For a complete list of references in the articles, visit the articles themselves.

  1. ↑ http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9077439/wool
  2. ↑ http://www.sheepusa.org/index.phtml?page=site/text&nav_id=ac06a33dbe1965c741a7435cbe4e47c1
  3. ↑ http://www.luxurywatches101.com/luxury-watch-basics.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.luxurywatches101.com/luxury-watch-basics.aspx
  5. ↑ http://www.bluenile.com/glossary.asp?word=bezel
  6. ↑ http://www.luxurywatches101.com/luxury-watch-basics.aspx
  7. ↑ http://dermatology.about.com/cs/beauty/a/sunscreen_wrink.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/sun_sunscreens.html
  9. ↑ http://dermatology.about.com/cs/beauty/a/sunscreen_wrink.htm
  10. ↑ http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele079.html
  11. ↑ http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/gold/
  12. ↑ http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele079.html
  13. ↑ http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele079.html
  14. ↑ http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandals
  15. ↑ http://shoes.about.com/od/shoefaqs/f/sandals_hose.htm
  16. ↑ http://www.newsweek.com/id/140900?from=rss
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