Fanon's apocalyptic aphorisms have not aged well, least of all in the third world. And yet he cannot be written off so easily. His 1952 book, ''Black Skin, White Masks,'' offers a penetrating analysis of racism and of the ways in which it is internalized by its victims.
9. Carbon fiber -- sometimes known as graphite fiber -- is a strong, stiff, lightweight material that has the potential to replace steel and is popularly used in specialized, high-performance products like aircrafts, racecars and sporting equipment. 8. Carbon fiber was first invented near Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958.
Today carbon fiber is heralded for its strength, its rigidity and its ability to be cast in shapes that would be virtually impossible with other materials. Carbon fiber is now commonly used in high performance automobiles, and in the world of sporting goods with everything from skis to bicycles to golf clubs.f course the biggest use of carbon fiber is in the aerospace industry, and the new Dreamliner airplane is made of carbon fiber. This material allows for weight savings while still providing that strength and rigidity. Composite materials thus offer a multitude of benefits today.