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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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. Listen in to learn how George Ballas went from cleaning his car to inventing the weed eater.
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An Explosive Idea: Alfred Nobel and Dynamite
Although Alfred Nobel's name is most often associated with the ...
Although Alfred Nobel's name is most often associated with the prestigious Nobel prizes, this enterprising chemist originally made his fortune by creating dynamite. Take a look at this episode to learn more.
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The Surprising Origins of Sudoku
Math-based puzzles have been around for centuries, but how did ...
Math-based puzzles have been around for centuries, but how did modern Sudoku get its start? Tune in to learn more about Sudoku in this episode.
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The Braille Story
Learn how Louis Braille invented the system that sparked Helen ...
Learn how Louis Braille invented the system that sparked Helen Keller to say, “we the blind are as indebted to Louis Braille as mankind is to Gutenberg.”
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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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No Ordinary Diode: The Nick Holonyak Story
The light emitting diode, or LED, emits less heat than ...
The light emitting diode, or LED, emits less heat than a traditional incandescent lightbulb, and it also lasts much longer. But where did these brilliant diodes come from? Tune in to learn more.
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The Man Behind Mercator Projections
Mercator projections are a common sight in classrooms across the ...
Mercator projections are a common sight in classrooms across the planet, but who invented them? Tune in to find out.
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Hugh Bradner and the Wetsuit
Today wetsuits are considered essential equipment for most divers -- ...
Today wetsuits are considered essential equipment for most divers -- but this wasn't always the case. Tune in to learn how a brilliant physicist created the Stuff of Genius.
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The Man Behind The Metronome
Today metronomes are a fairly common sight in music halls ...
Today metronomes are a fairly common sight in music halls and studios around the world. But who invented them? Tune in to learn more about the metronome.
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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.
