Francis J. Stokes (1873-1955) was a graduate of Haverford College who, after serving a year as an apprentice to Robert Shoemaker, a machinist in Philadelphia, purchased the firm and renamed it the F.

The method: Sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda around the bottom of the inside of your dishwasher and rinse on a hot water cycle.

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From skincare to cleaning supplies, these deals can help you stock up for less as you prepare your household for 2026.

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A 33-year-old dad whose mother and father died within five months of each other ended up became an alcoholic, and ended up living on the street. Ryan Barker appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on ...

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

"The 'Future Human Washing Machine' is a modern-day scientific reproduction of the Human Washing Machine, which was exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and became a hot topic, and is equipped with ...

A next-generation “human washing machine” that captured attention at the World Expo in Osaka has now hit the market in Japan. Developed by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-style device lets ...

Valve announced a new Steam Machine this week, and while I think it’s going to have a major impact on the next generation of gaming hardware – however PC-like that looks – there’s still one big ...

A shop worker in Leeds, UK, wrestled a suspected shoplifter on September 23 to recover stolen items. The video shows the employee grappling with the man until he surrenders two packs of laundry ...