History & Innovations
Remarkable Events From Our Past
Accidental Inventions
Dry Cleaning
A Spill That Created a Solution for Spotless Style
Accidental Inventions
Safety Glass
A Clear Breakthrough that Protects Lives
Accidental Inventions
Plastic - A Versatile Material
That Shaped the World
Accidental Inventions
Anesthesia - The Discovery
That Took the Pain Out of Surgery
Accidental Inventions
Teflon - The Non-Stick Discovery
That Slid Into Our Kitchens...
Accidental Inventions
How One Picky Diner
Changed Snack History
Accidental Inventions
Inkjet Printer - Printing from Home
In 1977, a Canon engineer rested a hot soldering iron on his pen by mistake...
Accidental Inventions
Implantable Pacemaker
In 1956, Wilson Greatbatch was working on a device to record heart sounds...
Accidental Inventions
Nike Trainer
The Waffle-Iron Breakthrough
Accidental Inventions
Viagra - The Game Changer for Love and Intimacy
Was Originally Intended as a Treatment for Angina,
Accidental Inventions
From Hay to Healing:
The Strange Origins of Blood Thinners
Ancient Inspirations
From Holy Water to Hot Snacks
The Surprising Origins of Vending Machines
Cultural Traditions
Surprising Origins of Thanksgiving's Customs
Turkey, Tunes and Traditions
Legends & Myths
William Tell
The Myth That Shaped A Nation
Nautical Legends
A Feast of Firepower
When Pirates Turned to Silverware in Battle
Presidential Quirks
George Washington's Tooth Truth
A One-Tooth Presidency
Folklore and Beliefs
From Brewing to Bewitching
How Medieval Beer Makers Became the Witches of Legend
Ancient Beauty Rituals
A Smile of Status
The Allure of Black Teeth in Ancient Japan
Politics
Democracy's Ticking Clock
How Long Do They Last
Espionage
Spies with Wings
How the CIA Used Pigeons for Secret Surveillance
