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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The Innovation of the Engine
Learn how the engine changed our way of life over ...
Learn how the engine changed our way of life over the centuries thanks to innovators like Hero of Alexandria, John Newcomen, James Watt, Etienne Lenoir and Nikolaus Otto.
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Stuff of Genius
Stuff of Genius tells stories of extraordinary individuals who push ...
Stuff of Genius tells stories of extraordinary individuals who push the limits of what we know. Join your host Christian as he investigates inventors, innovators and the occasional madman or two.
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How Bakelite Changed the World
After making millions from a new photo paper, many people ...
After making millions from a new photo paper, many people would retire. Leo Baekeland, on the other hand, was just getting started. Learn more about how he invented Bakelite -- and how it changed the world -- in this video.
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Liquid Paper
Dallas secretary Bette Nesmith Graham hated typos, because erasing an ...
Dallas secretary Bette Nesmith Graham hated typos, because erasing an error left smears and smudges. Luckily, she decided to tackle the problem with paint rather than erasers. Learn about her Stuff of Genius in this episode.
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Carlson and the Copier
Before the invention of the modern copier, companies across the ...
Before the invention of the modern copier, companies across the world depended on time-consuming -- and, often, incorrect -- duplication methods. Learn how Carlson's Stuff of Genius made Xerox a household name in this episode.
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Josephine Cochrane and the Dishwasher
Josephine Cochrane didn't exactly enjoy washing dishes -- then again, ...
Josephine Cochrane didn't exactly enjoy washing dishes -- then again, who does? Luckily, Mrs. Cochrane happened to enjoy design and a flair for invention. Learn more about her Stuff of Genius in this episode.
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Henry Phillips and the Screwdriver
Flat-head screwdrivers have been around for centuries, but when Henry ...
Flat-head screwdrivers have been around for centuries, but when Henry Phillips realized he'd need a better screwdriver for power tools, inspiration struck. Learn more about his Stuff of Genius -- the Phillips Screwdriver -- in this episode.
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Charles Fritts and the Solar Cell
As an electrician, Charles Fritts was intimately acquainted with the ...
As an electrician, Charles Fritts was intimately acquainted with the drawbacks of coal-powered electricity distribution grids. Tune in and learn how he used selenium, gold and glass to make his own solar-powered Stuff of Genius in this episode.
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Neon Lights
Have you ever been curious about the story behind those ...
Have you ever been curious about the story behind those bright city lights? Then tune in and learn how Georges Claude's Stuff of Genius illuminated the world of advertising in this episode.
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The Pop-up Toaster
Although toast itself dates back into prehistory, the toaster is ...
Although toast itself dates back into prehistory, the toaster is a very recent -- and convenient -- invention. Tune in and learn how Charles Strite's Stuff of Genius became a fixture of the modern kitchen.
