Latex 17th century, latex has been used as a term for the fluid substance in plants. It serves mainly as defense against herbivorous insects. Latex is not to be confused with plant sap; it is a separate substance, separately produced, and with separate functions. The word latex is also used to refer to natural latex rubber, particularly non-vulcanized rubber. Such is the case in products like latex gloves, latex condoms and latex clothing. Originally, the name given to latex by indigenous Equator tribes who cultivated the plant was “caoutchouc”, from the words “caa” (tear) and “ochu” (tree), because of the way
It's Pronounced Five Two It's Pronounced Five Two It's Pronounced Five Two is the third studio album by rapper KJ-52. This is the first album where KJ began experimenting with a less gritty, underground hip hop style and started rapping for youth groups. Speaking of the album, KJ said "I was pretty much addicted to every drug you could imagine at that point. From cokes, fries & cheeseburgers, to things like Mountain Dew and coffee. I was so wired, I just startin slippin with my writing. I mean, God wouldn't even approve of an all-filler album, which is why this isn't one. I should