Now then, let´s see:

1. The Chemistry of the Swimming Pool – Chlorine

There are several chemical processes associated with  swimming pools, but the most important and well known one is  disinfection with chlorine.

With chlorine, viruses, bacteria and fungi  such as athlete’s foot, as well as ear and skin infections are eliminated in less than 30 seconds.

2. The Chemistry of Sunscreen – Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide 

Protecting your skin is very important to avoid later problems as sunburn or skin cancer, but do you know how exactly the sunscreen works?

It´s all about chemistry!

Sunscreen combines organic and inorganic chemicals that protect your skin from UV light and prevent sunlight reaching  the deeper layers of your skin:

3. The Chemistry of Sunglasses – Photochromic

In case you didn´t know, there’s  a lot of chemistry in your sunglasses, from the lens to the frames. I just read an article on The Chemical blog, where they explain that today the majority of eyewear manufacturers use indenonaphthopyrans in their plastic photochromic lenses.

The goal is to block the UV light: “when exposed to UV light, a chemical bond is broken. The new molecule has to re-arrange itself to become stable again, and in the process, starts absorbing at longer wavelengths causing the lens to get darker”.

4. The Chemistry of Summer Festivals – Solar cells, green transportation, innovative recycling  processes

Last year (OMG time flies) I wrote a blog post on how chemistry is helping Summer Festivals go green. Using renewable energy, green transportation and waste management especially, Chemistry is bringing new solutions to their organisers. Festival-goers now have more fun,  with fewer  CO2 emissions.

5. The Chemistry of Beer – Isohumulone

Beer is the world’s third most popular beverage, but do you know the science involved in producing this drink?

During summer time this is one of the most consumed drinks, but I´m sure you never thought about the chemical process needed to produce beer.

It all starts with malted barley, hops, water, yeast… and chemistry does  the rest!

It is not just gaming that has risen in popularity in recent years, within the industry, multiplayer gaming has seen a surge in attention, something that can be seen by the staggering amounts of money that is on the table when it comes to esports competitions. Multiplayer gaming proved vital over the recent lockdown periods, where many would turn to things such as online gambling, some great games are at maximumcasinos.com, to escape from the hardships the pandemic presented. Coming out of that landscape, those who fell in love with gaming might be searching for ways to improve their experience, and the main way of doing this is by upgrading their setup.

The first thing players should think about when upgrading their setup is their display. This is the central part of any setup as it is the component that allows the games to be shown, meaning most of the focus should be placed on getting a great display. Whether it be a monitor or TV, there are a range of displays that can fit any budget and it is almost always possible to upgrade. Those who have lower-end PCs and consoles may be interested in getting a high refresh rate monitor or TV while opting for a lower resolution, as it is unlikely the hardware will be able to run games at such a setting. On the other hand, more powerful consoles and PCs will allow gamers to go for a high refresh rate, high-resolution display, ensuring the best experience when gaming.

As multiplayer gaming is on the rise, people need to be able to talk to their friends easily, which is why it could be a good idea to invest in a great headset. Many gamers will remember a time where they were ridiculed by their friends for the quality of their microphone, and while it is not necessary to have a good headset, it will make many gamers’ lives, and the lives of their friends, much better. Purchasing a good headset will ensure great voice quality, allowing squads to communicate tactically in important moments. Similarly, the increase in sound quality will help give players an edge in most multiplayer games as hearing where the enemy is approaching from is always a sure way to gain the upper hand over them.

There are many other ways that people may create a better setup, such as getting a better chair or customising their controller to be more comfortable. However, upgrading headsets and displays is the clearest way to seeing a quick and noticeable increase in gaming quality and prowess.

The Zodiac Killer

The Zodiac Killer committed his first crime on December 20, 1968 when he murdered David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen, two high-school students on their first date. Over the course of the next ten months, Zodiac definitely murdered three more victims and seriously injured an additional two. Some think the killer was responsible for more murders before and after this time frame.

What really set Zodiac apart from many other serial killers was that he sent numerous letters to San Francisco Bay Area newspapers. In these letters, Zodiac shared details that only the killer would know. He also taunted the police and claimed to have murdered more people than police could account for. In one of his last letters, Zodiac claimed to have killed 37 people. Most people do not believe this claim.

Another interesting thing the killer did was send codes along with his letters. One code was broken by a high school teacher. The broken code started off by saying “I like killing people because it is so much fun…” The remaining three codes have never been solved.

EAR / ONS

The next serial killer who was never apprehended has not one, but two different names: the East Area Rapist and the Original Night Stalker. He has these two different names because he developed two separate criminal histories in two separate parts of California.

EAR/ONS started out as a serial rapist in the Sacramento, California area. From 1976 to 1979, the man committed a staggering number of home-invasion rapes, approximately 50. In the beginning, he targeted lone women. Later, he evolved and often targeted couples where he would subdue the male and rape the female.

As the Northern California rapes stopped, a new series of crimes began in Southern California. Between approximately 1980 and 1986, a series of home-invasion murders, sometimes involving rape, were committed by a man dubbed the Original Night Stalker. In all, the killer murdered ten people across six separate attacks.
In 2001, DNA analysis revealed that the East Area Rapist and the Original Night Stalker were, in fact, one and the same.

To this day, the man remains unidentified.

The Texarkana Phantom Killer

The Phantom Killer is the name given to a man who killed five people and seriously injured three others in the spring of 1946. The man attacked three couples parked in lover’s lane areas late at night. Then, breaking the pattern, the killer attacked a middle-aged couple in a farmhouse (although there is some question about whether or not this latter crime is the work of the Phantom).

The killer was known for wearing a bag-like mask over his head and sexually assaulting the female victims. With all of the crimes happening over a three month period, the time frame of this never-identified serial killer is much shorter than that of EAR/ONS or the Zodiac Killer.

The story of the Texarkana Phantom Killer was made into a movie in 1976, called The Town that Dreaded Sundown.

Conclusion

There will always be some mysteries that will never be solved, regardless of how many and how much people long for a resolution. There’s still a chance that these serial killers — the Zodiac Killer, EAR/ONS, and the Texarckana Phantom Killer — may one day be solved. But, the chance of that happening at this late date is pretty low. Sometimes, the bad guys get away with their crimes…

EggOmatic

“Let’s have a chicken factory… but we’ll make them robot chickens!”
This is what we imagine the brainstorming session at NetEnt was like when they came up with this fun slot. From the opening cinematic to the amazing special features, this is one ridiculous but thoroughly enjoyable game. The free spins and the Wild mechanics make this game all the more fun to play. You need to check it out.

Above: The cinematic introduction to EggOmatic, shown in play at Slot Games, a popular UK slots website.

Bridezilla

Microgaming has so many games in their catalogue that we should have known we’d find a few zingers here. From the panicked faces of the groom and best man to the looming gothic church like something out of a classic horror, there are plenty of indicators here that this is a hilarious game. Collect three or more of the bell scatters and watch as the blushing bride transforms into the hideous Bridezilla!

Claws vs Paws

It’s the ultimate dogfight (or is it a catfight?) as the cat burglar faces off against the world-weary police dog. This slot by Playson is packed full of amazing bonus rounds and has some of the most fun mechanics we have ever seen. What’s more, the tiny details everywhere in the game world are truly amusing and really help to make this a cohesive game. If you have ever fancied trying your hand at being a cat burglar, then here’s the slot you’ve been waiting for.

Cyrus the Virus

Hands down, this is one of the strangest themes we’ve ever seen in a game. The developers at Yggdrasil do love an inventive theme and cartoon germs are certainly up there with the most unusual. Nevertheless, this game is bright and colourful and the expanding Wild feature is good fun. If you can stomach the bacteria, you are sure to have a great time playing this game.

Rocket Men

Who at Red Tiger decided to combine Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un into one glorious slot? That is what we want to know. This game is loud, it’s crazy, and it has some amazing bonus features which could launch you towards a big win (if you’re lucky). If you like things a little tongue in cheek, you’re sure to have a great time exploring this slot.
Slot games can be predictable, but they can also be extremely out-the-box. If you are stuck in a slot game rut, you may want to try branching out and trying one of these insane creations. They are all tremendous fun to play and can earn you some great wins; and at the end of the day, that is all we want from a slot game!

Anyone who has ever played a game online or in a traditional bingo hall in the UK will have heard the announcer follow up the numbers with fun nicknames.

These rhymes are known as bingo calls and they have evolved over time with regards to the game of online bingo. Some are more popular than others and some are funnier than others too, so here are our top 5 funniest bingo calls!

1. Turn the Screw – A very British bingo call which can also be “tickety boo” which in English slang means “good” or “in order”. A lot of popular bingo calls are based on rhymes and this is particularly evident in the UK with lots of bingo calls based on popular sayings and expressions. In terms of bingo, “Turn the Screw” is a funny British bingo call for the number 62.
2. Legs – Some bingo calls are based on the shape of the number itself with more than 50 well-known calls based on the shapes of the numbers themselves. Legs is a simple and amusing way to remember the number 11. The two ones look like a pair of legs and historically, some of the more boisterous patrons in the bingo hall would wolf whistle at this number. A bit silly and immature but you can see why people find the legs call to be funny.
3. Gandhi’s Breakfast – Another one that will make you laugh just by speaking it out aloud. Gandhi’s Breakfast describes the number 80. This is because the two digits are said to resemble what it would look like if Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi sat cross-legged and ate from a plate straight in front of him. You can’t say that bingo players are not imaginative when it comes to creating funny bingo calls!
4. Two Fat Ladies – Experienced bingo players may already be able to visualise the number that the Two Fat Ladies symbolise. This is another number based on how the digits appear next to each other and quite simply, the Two Fat Ladies represent the number 88. The two 8s are said to represent to curvy ladies sitting next to each other. This is one of the most popular and well-known bingo calls of all.
5. Posh & Becks – Another pop culture reference to the famous power couple. A stick thin Posh Spice is represented by the number 1. David Beckham, on the other hand, was famous for wearing the number 7 jersey. When you combine the two you get the bingo call of 17. It makes sense now doesn’t it?

These are some of the common calls you’ll hear in a hall or see online. There are so many more however, just have a few games and you’ll be bound to encounter them.