Inventions

Inventors Who Were Killed By Their Creations

Sometimes, inventors make things with the best of intentions but, unfortunately, receive the worst outcomes. Here are some of the world's brightest minds who were struck down by their creations.
December 31, 2024 Jack Hawkins

Strange Historical Firsts

There are many stories about strange historical firsts—but few are as mind-boggling as that of Annie Taylor, the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls.
December 19, 2024 Tom Miller
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Things Invented In WWII

Duct tape is one of the best inventions to come out of WWII, but few people know the bizarre story behind its name.
December 5, 2024 Mark Schilling

The Most Important Inventions Of The 21st Century So Far

The 21st century is almost a quarter over—but the last (nearly) 25 years have been eventful in the context of inventions and innovations that meant massive changes in human advancement from the previous century's technological boom of the latter half of the 20th century. Let's go over some of the most important inventions of the 21st century so far.
December 2, 2024 Jack Hawkins

The 20th Century's Most Important Inventions

Many of these 20th century inventions changed the course of humanity—transforming the way we perform our most basic daily functions. These 20th century inventions were revolutionary.
December 2, 2024 Jack Hawkins


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