The names for inventions have to come from somewhere. The name Slinky was chosen after its inventors browsed the dictionary. Other invention names may not be creative, but they definitely explain what the invention does (think “credit card”). But what …
Mistakes are nothing to be ashamed of. Sometimes, what seems to be an error ends up changing the world or creating something new that we just can’t live without. Who knows? That glass of water you spilled might just lead …
Not every pitch on Shark Tank is successful. Many fail to interest the sharks enough to convince them to invest. Others may have luck with the investors but struggle with consumers. Sometimes, though, the Shark Tank appearance is the first …
If you’ve ever looked down at your can opener and wondered in awe what the story behind it was, read on. Sometimes, even the most common and everyday of items have a fascinating (and hilarious) history. These are our picks …
Sometimes, the most delicious foods have truly bizarre origins. Snacks originally meant for just a select few were introduced to the masses and gained popularity, or a shrewd businessperson capitalized on a mistake. Either way, we in the present can …
Have you ever had a really great idea or even a dream of creating something that would revolutionize the world we live in? It might be starting your own video game company, or creating a new board game, or even …
Did you know that, although women fill 47% of all U.S. jobs, they hold only 27% of STEM jobs? Those are some fairly depressing numbers, but luckily companies like General Electric are taking steps to drastically change that statistic. …
When people think of Nikola Tesla, they think of his innovations in the world of electricity and his notable rivalry with Thomas Edison. What people might not know about are the small quirks which helped define his persona. Here are …
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that toys are among the top-selling items in the world; in fact, in 2017 over $20.7 billion dollars were spent on toys in the United States alone. Toys aren’t only important to children, they’re important to …
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