We aren't ready to smell like grandpa quite yet. In fact, it's not even healthy to be breathing in mothball air! Sure, mothballs are a common go-to when it comes to protecting clothing and other items ...

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Back in 1965, Lt. George R. Kolbenschlag and Harold E. Switzer wrote in the U.S. Naval Institutes' Proceedings, "The Navy's largest fleet is one which remains at dockside, tied up and unmanned, its ...

Alberta Power (2000) Ltd., a subsidiary of TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta or the Company) (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC), provided notice to the Alberta Electric System Operator on December 18, 2025, that ...

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Q: I was given some Christmas ornaments, tablecloth and napkins that had been in storage. They reek of mothballs. How can I get rid of the odor? A: It takes time, but air will do it for you. Mothballs ...

Since 1946, the US government has maintained fleets of various "mothballed" ships that can be readied and used in case of a crisis. These boats, some of which are very old, include military ships that ...

Teens who sniff or chew mothballs to get high may be taking a big health risk. Abusing the chemical in mothballs can cause mental sluggishness, unsteady walking and skin rash, warn French doctors who ...