Inventions That Changed History
The wild and often unbelievable stories behind the world's most important inventions.
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Ep 1The Wettest Episode Ever
Slip 'N Slide, Pool Noodle, Sea-Monkeys, Super Soaker, Flushing Toilet. Big Mouth Billy Bass. Barf Bags -- Meet ideas that will shower you with brilliance and leave you soaked with controversy, and the inventor behind the waterbed.
Ep 2The Hungriest Episode Ever
Mr. Potato Head, Pop Rocks, Corn Cob Holders, Easy Bake Oven, Box Wine, Rubber Chicken, Listerine, Vending Machines -- Ideas that will consume you with their creativity and leave you starving for answers. And how one comedy prop killed, literally.
Ep 3The Happiest Episode Ever
Silly String, Disco Ball, Teddy Ruxpin, Squatty Potty, Twister, Pinball, Bubble Blower -- Prepare to get your grin on! You'll be beaming from the inventive brilliance, and left cackling by the complete cleverness.
Ep 4The Throwbackiest Episode Ever
Lava Lamps, Mood Rings, Ouija Boards, Slinkies, Silly Putty, Merlin, Pez Dispensers -- Get ready to go back in invention history, unleash your inner child, summon your youthful spirit, and spring, bounce and bubble your way back to a simpler time.
Ep 5The Laziest Episode Ever
The Clapper, George Foreman Grill, The Snuggie, Pet Rock, Roomba, Fanny Pack, Garbage Pail Kids, Fidget Spinners -- Kick your feet up, because you'll be tuckered out and totally drained after seeing these brilliant inventions that rocked the world.
Ep 6The Sweatiest Episode Ever
Rollerblades, Hula Hoop, Shake Weight, The Wave, Stripper Pole, Beach Ball, Pogo Stick, Thighmaster -- Gear up! Your headbands and leg warmers will need a good wash after this episode about sport, style and Suzanne Somers.
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