The Stuff of Genius
Have you ever had an idea that seemed crazy -- maybe crazy enough to work? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it reality. See how some of the greatest inventions were brought to life ...
Have you ever had an idea that seemed crazy -- maybe crazy enough to work? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it reality. See how some of the greatest inventions were brought to life in The Stuff of Genius from HowStuffWorks.com. When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Tetris! A Riddle Wrapped In An Enigma
Alexey Pajitnov changed the world of gaming forever when he ...
Alexey Pajitnov changed the world of gaming forever when he created Tetris. Learn the history of this famous game and how it came to be.
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Hack Your New Year
Want to successfully meet your resolutions in 2014? Use these ...
Want to successfully meet your resolutions in 2014? Use these 5 lifehacks at the beginning of your year, so you're happy with the rest of it!
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The Iceman Cometh... Jacob Perkin's First Refrigerator
Jacob Perkins was always a tinkerer, but in 1834 he ...
Jacob Perkins was always a tinkerer, but in 1834 he patented the refrigerator. Learn how his version worked by vaporizing dangerous chemicals.
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No More Woof
Talking dogs are cute and all, but what if you ...
Talking dogs are cute and all, but what if you could actually translate your dog's thoughts into English? A Scandinavian research lab claims they've invented the answer.
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Explosions in the Sky
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese invented fireworks. Learn the ...
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese invented fireworks. Learn the origin of these celebrated pyrotechnics in this episode.
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The White Elephant In The Room
Every year, American office parties celebrate a tradition called a ...
Every year, American office parties celebrate a tradition called a "White Elephant" exchange. Stuff of Genius deciphers how this term came from a complicated history between the U.S. and Thailand.
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For Your Eyes Only: The Privacy Visor
A Tokyo based team has invented a pair of glasses ...
A Tokyo based team has invented a pair of glasses that disrupts digital cameras and prevents facial recognition. Want to hide your identity and personal information? We'll tell you how in today's episode.
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Better, Faster, Stronger... Meet the Modern Umbrella.
While umbrellas have been around for centuries, the modern steel ...
While umbrellas have been around for centuries, the modern steel design we're all familiar with was invented by Samuel Fox in 1852. Or was it? Learn about the controversy behind this simple device that keeps us dry.
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5 Tips to Make Your Phone Battery Last
Is your phone constantly dying? Try these 5 everyday tips ...
Is your phone constantly dying? Try these 5 everyday tips to conserve your battery's power.
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George Ballas and the Weed Eater
What do carwashes and lawn care have in common? The ...
What do carwashes and lawn care have in common? The answer might surprise you. Tune in in to learn how George Ballas went from cleaning his car to inventing the weed eater.
