BY KAMEIL BHOLA

Baby oil is a thing we have all heard of, seen, and possibly used, but what exactly is it? Most people don’t question what it’s made of, its uses (besides moisturizing babies’ skin), or where it came from. Baby oil was first commercially sold by Johnson’s Baby Oil in 1935 as a product to help soothe young children and babies’ sensitive skin. It was one of the first mass-produced gentle oils for children. The oil is a mixture of 98% mineral oil and 2% fragrance. Mineral oil is an inert substance meaning it doesn’t mix with other things. Baby oil doesn’t clog your skin because it only sits on top of it, allowing it to act as a barrier to keep moisture in and soothe your skin. This is the main reason people use it on babies; when they are born, the top layer of their skin is extremely thin and easily damaged. The locked-in moisture helps babies’ sensitive skin recover from diaper rash and eczema while also acting as a protective barrier until the child can grow their own.

BY ASPEN LODERMEIER AND KATE YANG

STAFF WRITERS

Everyone knows about the classic toy the rubber duck. They come in many different colors, sizes, and shapes. These ducks are also known around the world and are very fun to collect. But where did this fun toy come from? Many claimed to have made the first rubber duck, but there is some mystery around the matter.

BY CAROLINE STEURY

STAFF WRITER

Afternoon, everyone. Might I interest you in a linguistics lesson? Too bad. It’s really interesting to some people, trust me. If you, like me, enjoy going down weird Wikipedia rabbit holes, then this is the article for you. After all, it’s about learning languages–the REALLY hard way. 

BY NOAH FONTANESI

STAFF WRITER

All names are made up, which includes fictional people, and sometimes it’s hard to think of them. Therefore, I have come up with some helpful tips for making up names and how to use them.