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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Jacob, Levi and the Most American of Pants
Today, blue jeans are one of the world's most iconic ...
Today, blue jeans are one of the world's most iconic forms of clothing. But who came up with the idea? (Hint: It wasn't just Levi Strauss.) Tune in to learn more about blue jeans in this special episode featuring two inventors.
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Ole Evinrude and the Outboard Motor
Ole Evinrude grew up loving machines, but he may never ...
Ole Evinrude grew up loving machines, but he may never have stumbled across the Stuff of Genius if he hadn't had a grueling quest for ice cream. Tune in to learn more about outboard motors.
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Sarah Goode and the Folding Bed
During a time when women were treated like second-class citizens ...
During a time when women were treated like second-class citizens and African-Americans were relentlessly persecuted, Sarah Goode built her own business from the ground up. Tune in to learn more about Sarah Goode and the folding cabinet bed.
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Mr. Booth and the Vacuum Cleaner
Today vacuum cleaners are a commonplace sight in homes and ...
Today vacuum cleaners are a commonplace sight in homes and businesses across the planet -- but where do they come from, exactly? Tune in to learn more.
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Control Your Cruising: The Ralph Teetor Story
Although he was blinded at the age of six, Ralph ...
Although he was blinded at the age of six, Ralph Teetor rose through the ranks of industry to become the president of his own manufacturing company -- and he didn't stop there. Tune in to learn how an uncomfortable auto ride inspired the Stuff of Genius.
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Frank Epperson and the Popsicle
Frank Epperson wasn't the typical inventor -- in fact, he ...
Frank Epperson wasn't the typical inventor -- in fact, he wasn't even old enough to drive when he invented the popsicle. Tune in and learn the story behind this Stuff of (Frozen) Genius.
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Willem Einthoven and the ECG
Today, doctors across the planet use the ECG -- also ...
Today, doctors across the planet use the ECG -- also known as the EKG -- to detect and diagnose heart conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed. But who gets the credit for making the first reliable ECG? Tune in to find out.
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Community Antenna Television: The John Walson Story
John Walson couldn't sell many television sets in Mahanoy City ...
John Walson couldn't sell many television sets in Mahanoy City -- the reception was terrible, and no one wanted a television that couldn't pick up any channels. Tune in to learn how John fixed the problem -- and invented cable TV in the process.
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The Story of the Stethoscope
Nowadays it seems that every doctor has a stethoscope. But ...
Nowadays it seems that every doctor has a stethoscope. But who invented this nifty device, and how? Tune in to learn more.
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William Dobelle and the Artificial Eye
While working at the Artificial Organ Institute, William Dobelle came ...
While working at the Artificial Organ Institute, William Dobelle came up with the idea for the artificial eye, a device that could potentially bring sight to millions. But what exactly is it and how does it work?
