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This category is for the discussion of Zippo lighters, their care and use. The history of Zippo lighter company and the various models are also in this category.

446 Questions

What lighter is better visol or zippo?

Zippo , the lighter is well known for quality and durability .

Why are zippos cool?

Because they make your cigarette taste like gasoline and that's how cool people smoke 'm. *click* *click*

Who wrote for those who have fought for it freedom has a flavor the protected will never know?

I had this quote engraved on a zippo lighter in Vietnam in 1969. It ended with the authors name Henry David Thereau.

How do you sell zippo lighter?

e-bay, or you can go to this web site which is very hepful http://www.icollectzippo.com/appraise/Default.aspx

How many zippo styles are there?

There are really only 2 models of Zippos: full size and slim. However, there are also many replicas of 3 other popular models based on the vintage designs from 1935, 1937, and 1941.

As for different finishes and designs that are engraved and/or printed on to a Zippo, there are thousands of options. Check out their website and see for yourself.

How can you get your zippo collection appraised?

The best why to get a zippo collection appraised is go to eBay and look up each of your lighters individually, because there isn't too many zippo "experts" out there. Even if there is, they know more about what year they are and how to fix them then their value

Does the army still use zippo?

They're not issued anymore. Most soldiers taking lighters to the field with them will bring disposable butane lighters. Quite a few do carry Zippos they purchase from the PX or BX. Still others, especially overseas, may purchase lighters of local manufacture. While stationed in Germany, I carried a truly windproof lighter that I traded with a German police officer for. It was battery operated and required no liquid or gas fuel.

How much is an 1888 silver dollar worth?

Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1888 Morgan dollar is a common date of the series. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most Morgan dollars of this date have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general retail values for low grade coins are $32.00-$35.00, better grade are $36.00-$39.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $40.00-$43.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.

When was the Hindenburg blimp built?

First of all the Hindenberg, or Lz-l29 Luftschiff Zeppelin l29 built in l934 in commercial operation between l936-37 destroyed in fatal fire at Lakehurst, was NOT a Blimp, She was a rigid airship or Zeppelin, in the literal sense of the term with a sheet metal framework and outer skin. ( this was clealry alluded to in the movie (Hindenberg). She was 803 feet long and displaced over 242 tons- more than a PRR Electric locomotive. I doubt a present day Goodyear Blimp weighs more than say a l6-ton Mack truck. The LZ-l29 was built in Friedrichshaften, Germany in the winter of l934. I used to collect zeppelin philatelic covers so I know something about these craft.

How does deodorant work?

I don't know completely how deodorant works, but I know the simple answer: Deodorant kills bacteria that make sweat smelly. Initially, sweat does not smell. But there is bacteria which thrives in hot, humid areas (such as a sweaty, hairy armpit), which somehow makes the odorless sweat become stinky (how, I don't know). Deodorant (whatever it's made of) kills these bacteria by inhibiting growth (antiseptic action!). What is the chemical formula of the active ingredient in deodorant? I don't know. I'd like to know, though, so someone please finish this off (and correct anything that does need correction. There's not much info online about deodorant. However, there's loads of info about antiperspirants and how they work!)

A bit more ... Here's a great breakdown of deodorants AND antiperspirants courtesy of eNotes: (If you want more information -- more than most people would ever need, including the history of deodorants and the manufacturing process, click on the link at the bottom of the page.)

Antiperspirant/deodorant (APD) sticks are used to reduce underarm wetness and control body odor. These products are made by blending active ingredients with waxes, oils, and silicones and molding the mixture into stick form. Body odor is primarily generated in the area under the arms where there is a high concentration of sweat glands. While sweat from these glands is initially odorless, it contains natural oils, called lipids, that provide a growth medium for bacteria living on the skin. These bacteria interact with the lipids, converting them into compounds that have a characteristic sweaty odor. Isovaleric acid, for example, is one chemical compound that gives sweat its smell. There are two primary types of products used to control body odor. The first, deodorants, reduce body odor by killing the odor-causing bacteria. These products do not affect the amount of perspiration the body produces. Antiperspirants, on the other hand, inhibit the activity of sweat glands so less moisture is produced. In addition to avoiding unpleasant wetness, these products also decrease odor because there is less sweat for the bacteria to act upon. While deodorants are considered to be cosmetic products because they only control odor, antiperspirants are actually drugs because they affect the physiology of the body. Although the exact mechanism of this physiological interaction is not fully understood, theory has it that antiperspirant salts form temporary plugs in some of the sweat gland openings so that moisture is not secreted. While this moisture reduction is not severe enough to interfere with normal body metabolism, it does noticeably lessen underarm wetness.

Antiperspirants consist of the active drug ingredients that control perspiration; gelling agents that form the stick matrix; and other ingredients, such as fragrance or colorants, that make the product aesthetically pleasing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) controls the active ingredients used in antiperspirants because they are legally classified as drugs. The FDA publishes an Over the Counter (OTC) Drug monograph that lists which ingredients are approved for use. The ingredients on this list are limited to aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, and aluminum zirconium complexes. Of these compounds, the most commonly used is aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine. Most of these materials are supplied as powders, and they are typically used at levels of 8-25% based on the weight of the finished product. The bulk of the formulation consists of waxy or fatty materials that are gelled to form a solid stick. Common examples include stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, and glyceryl stearate. These waxy materials are blended with lubricating oils and emollients such as cyclomethicone, which is a volatile silicone compound. These silicones are liquids at room temperature, but they quickly evaporate and are used because they leave the skin feeling smooth and dry. In addition, talc, starches, or other powders may be added to control stick consistency and to give the product a dry feel and a smooth payoff. Fragrance and colorants may be added to the formula to improve its odor or appearance. Some brands have fragrances that are time released. Other brands may add featured ingredients that contribute little functionality but are designed to increase consumer appeal.

A proof coin from the us mint is worth more than a coin that is certified ms or pr?

According to online furnace price guides, the cheapest and most cost-effecient maker of electric furnaces is Goodman MFG which has lowest wholesale price, and relatively decent installation price.

Will axe explode if you use it with a lighter?

yes axe can explode. if you spire it in the air and light a lighter you will here a poof!

How big is a zippo casing?

Small excact measurements are

Lid: 20mm

Lower half:35mm

Width:40mm

Depth:10mm

I have a zippo lighter It sparks but doesn't light up so the flint is ok I fill it everyweek and also when i put a flame next to it's wick it lights up What is the problem?

There is two things what could be wrong with your lighter. One the wick in the lighter could be damp or you have bought a dull lighter.

Can you use normal fluid in a Zippo lighter?

Use can use any naptha lighter fluid in a Zippo. This may not be what you would identify as "normal," however; the more modern Bic lighter and many others use butane. Butane absolutely won't work in a Zippo. I'm not sure what would happen, but it could be anywhere from not working at all to a fiery explosion.

How are Clipper lighters beneficial for the environment?

Clipper Lighters are more beneficial for the environment because they are refillable. Once the lighter is empty you can put more lighter fluid instead of tossing in the garbage.

Who was heneryviii?

Henry VIII was the English king that got tired of the pope sticking his nose into English matters, so Henry told the Catholic church to p**s off and he started "The Church of England" which is now known worldwide as the "Anglicans."

Henry VIII also had 6 different wives, and had a penchant for beheading them.

How can you tell what year Remington 550-1 was made?

Look on the barrel (just forward of the receiver) there should be a 2 digit date stamped on it. My 550-1P has a dollar sign five seven { $ 57 }1957 should be the year , Remington produced them from 1941 until 1970 all of those after the 1968 Gun Control Act should have serial, those before have no serial #.