Bongo, Bongo, Bongo I Don't Want to Leave the Congo

Bongo Goth Boots Womens size 6.5M

 

Johnny-Sells carries goth wear whenever we can.   Goth people sometimes look scary, but every one of them we've dealt with has been super nice.  

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"Bongo Bongo Bongo I don't wanna Leave the Congo" was a popular song in the late 1940s.  It was sung by the Andrews Sisters and Danny Kaye.

Like to Play the Pony's? Get this Arlington Park Scarf!

Arlington International Racecourse Red Silk Scarf

You'll be the hit of the track or the OTB (Off Track Betting Parlor) when you wear this Arlington Park red scarf with horses.  Click here to see how you can buy this scarf.

It's Always Christmas at Johnny-Sells!

It's the most wonderful time of the year all year around here. Smart shoppers buy their Christmas decorations well in advance and they save big money.  We've got lots of Department 56 models plus Spode, Fitz & Floyd, Lladro, Hummel, Bing & Grondahl and Christopher Radko hand blown glass ornaments, like this one...

Christopher Radko Glass Ornament    Little Nifty Snowman NEW

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And remember to keep the spirit of Christmas in your heart all year.

The North Face Green Fleece Gloves size M

Ski season is in full swing. But it isn't cheap. At least you can save money on your gear if you buy before you go.

Like these The North Face Green Fleece Gloves size M for only $24.99 plus shipping from Johnny-Sells

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Happy skiing. Watch out for trees.

Get the Jump on a Hoppy Easter!

Christopher Radko Hoppy Easter Bunny with Easter Eggs Glass Ornament

Easter will be here before you know it. Get ready for the big day with this colorful Christopher Radko Easter Ornament. It shows the Easter Bunny surrounded by Easter Eggs. It's just the thing for Easter entertaining.  

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And have a Hoppy Easter!

A Nice Letter from a Happy Customer

Hi Johnny, Just left positive feedback for this item but also wanted to thank you for the terrific communication and absolutely beautiful packaging! I appreciate it so much...I have bid on some pricey Eileen Fisher items with other senders only to have them arrive wrinkled and stuffed into an envelope. Not only was this skirt a real winner, but the overall experience was a pleasure! - Kathleen

Hi Kathleen,

Thank for the great feedback and for your lovely note. This is Janet, Johnny’s wife writing. I love Eileen Fisher items too. It’s great to find them on eBay and not have to pay retail but it’s nice to be treated like a retail customer. That is our philosophy of business and we are glad to treat our buyers the way we would like to be treated.

Wear the skirt in good health and shop again!

The History of Teflon

Dr. Roy Plunkett, inventor of Teflon


Teflon, that miracle non stick surface that is used in cookware and other applications, was not invented as part of the space program, as many people believe. Yes, it was invented by accident, but in early experiments on refrigeration.

Dr Roy Plunkett, working for Dupont accidentally invented it in 1938. He was experimenting with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and created one particular variety of the chemical at the end of the working day. The next morning, when he resumed working on it, he noticed it had changed. The liquid had become a waxy solid that was extremely slippery. Further experimentation revealed that the substance also was inert to virtually all chemicals, including highly corrosive acids.

What was later called Teflon was used in a wide variety of industrial uses, including the first atomic bombs and, later, insulating cables on the Apollo spacecraft that went to the Moon. Teflon has the lowest friction rating of any known solid material.


Click here to see non stick pans at Johnny-Sells
So, if it's so slippery, how do they get it to stick to pans? They sandblast the pans, creating tiny scratches on the surface then they spray on a thin coating of the slippery stuff. Then it is baked at high heat, causing the Teflon to harden and grip the pan surface. It's then coated with sealant and baked again.

Teflon is not the only non stick surface these days. Other manufacturers use slightly different chemical methods to create non stick pans, but Teflon was the first.

To learn more about the history of Teflon Click Here.