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The Stuff of Genius
Have you ever had an idea that seems crazy, like pocket-sized clocks, the flexible straw or super wheat? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it a reality. Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Category: History
Last Update: 2013-05-16
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1. Thomas Adams, Santa Anna and Chewing GumBefore his Stuff of Genius struck, Thomas Adams had already lived a very interesting life -- in fact, he even spent time with the infamous Santa Anna. Tune in to learn how Thomas failed at making synthetic rubber and ended up with chewing gum. 5/16/2013 2. Living the High Life: The Evolution of H...Unlike many modern inventions, high heels can't be traced to a single inventor. In fact, this unique form of footware dates back into antiquity. Listen in and learn more about the evolution of high heels. 5/14/2013 3. Adolf Fick: Envisioning the Contact LensToday, contact lenses are used by people across the world. But how did this billion-dollar industry get started? Tune in to learn how a German ophthalmologist created the Stuff of (Optical) Genius. 5/9/2013 4. Esperanto: The L.L. Zamenhof StoryL.L. Zamenhof was fascinated by language from a young age. He also believed the majority of human conflict arose from miscommunication. Tune in to learn how Zamenhof used his Stuff of Genius to build a universal language. 5/7/2013 5. The Surprising Origins of SudokuMath-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. 5/2/2013 6. Jacob, Levi and the Most American of Pan...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. 4/30/2013 7. Ole Evinrude and the Outboard MotorOle 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. 4/25/2013 8. Sarah Goode and the Folding BedDuring 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. 4/23/2013 9. Mr. Booth and the Vacuum CleanerToday 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. 4/18/2013 10. Control Your Cruising: The Ralph Teetor ...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. 4/16/2013 Page 1 of 10  100 Episodes
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