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Why is a Barrel of Oil Abbreviated BBL?

Before the oil guys deemed a 42 gallon barrel their vessel of standard choice, they used whiskey barrels, casks and barrels of all sizes. In 1872, the 42 gallon standard was officially adopted by the Petroleum Producers Association, and by the U.S. Geological Survey...

FTC Snips Warranty Tie-ins

How many times have we heard, “you have to use *our product* otherwise your warranty may be in doubt”? This implied tying has been so bad, that I’ve resorted to carrying around a copy of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Even then, consumers can...