• The Hidden Truth Of Chia Pets

    Chia Pets' lasting role in American pop-culture owes a lot of their success to clever marketing. Here are the hidden truths behind the product.

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  • The Greatest Inventions Of 2022

    To address the greatest issues of our time, great inventions are required. Here are a handful of the things created in 2022 with the potential to be just that.

    By Xan Indigo Read More
  • The Greatest Inventors Alive Today

    It can sometimes seem like the glory days of invention are behind us, but people haven't stopped inventing things. These are the greatest inventors alive today.

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  • 11 Best Thomas Edison Inventions

    Thomas Edison is probably America's most famous inventor, with his name on over 1,000 patents. Check out some of the best Thomas Edison inventions below.

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  • 10 Best Benjamin Franklin Inventions

    From bifocal glasses and the eponymous Franklin stove to the flexible catheter and a spill-proof soup bowl, discover the 10 best Benjamin Franklin inventions.

    By Sarah Crocker Read More
  • 12 Best Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions

    Leonardo da Vinci invented many creations that were ahead of their time. Here are a few of the best concepts and inventions from the Italian genius.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco Read More
  • The Inventions Nikola Tesla Never Completed

    Many of Tesla's greatest contributions to science came from his ideas, not necessarily the things that he was actually able to build. As you'll see, many of Tesla's designs would ultimately lay the foundation for today's technologies. We're fortunate that some of the others were never built.

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  • The Inventor Of The Bowie Knife Isn't Who You Think

    Common characteristics include a coffin-shaped handle, a heavy cross guard -- the piece of metal found at a right angle to the blade above the handle -- and a "sweeping clip blade" with a "partially sharp top edge." The blade itself might measure anywhere from 9-12 inches in length.

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  • The Truth About Abraham Lincoln's Inventions

    Lincoln is not just a good politician; he was also something of an inventor, dabbling in mechanical creativity. And he even managed a patent for one of his inventions, said Time Magazine, the first (and so far, only) president to hold a patent.

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  • The Biggest Inventions Lost To Time

    There were great inventions leading up to the present but some even more incredible ones that were lost long ago. These are the biggest inventions lost to time.

    By DB Kelly Read More
  • Ancient Inventions You Didn't Realize We Still Use Today

    Some of the tools and contraptions you have used every day have been around longer than your great-great-great-grandparents. The ancients had some ideas so perfect that even now, nobody has thought of a better way to do it. Here are ancient inventions you didn't realize we still use today.

    By Nicholas Conley Read More
  • These Will Be Some Of The Greatest Inventions Of 2020

    No one can predict the future, but there are always new technologies on the horizon that will change things. These inventions will be here sooner than you think, so it's best to get yourself and your wallet ready for the next big thing. These will be some of the greatest inventions of 2020.

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  • Inventions From This Past Decade That Nobody Asked For

    Nobody asked for these inventions, but they got made anyway.That's the beauty of them. The best inventions are ones we didn't even know we needed. It's a fine line, though, and these inventions missed the boat on the "need" part. Here are inventions from this past decade that nobody asked for.

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  • Ancient Greek Inventions That Changed Everything

    Thousands of years after the collapse of their civilization, the Greek empire still reigns as one of those most successful of all time. Sure they gave us things like the Olympics, but they were more than just athletes. They were thinkers, and pioneers in many areas of science and philosophy.

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  • The Most Important Inventions Of Ancient Mesopotamia

    Humans invented the internet, buses, doctors who can save you if you get hit by a bus, and best of all, sliced bread. These inventions were made possible by the rise of civilizations, and for that, modern humans have ancient Mesopotamia to thank.

    By A. C. Grimes Read More