Explore the inventions we created and how they created us! A #science#history#podcast from @iHeartPodcasts & @BLOWtheMIND hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick.
Soap https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
We’re all probably using a lot more soap these days, but… what is it exactly? How does it work? Who invented it and how has it changed the world? Join us as we explore the invention of Soap.
Invention Classic: Chewing Gum https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Chewing gum is everywhere today, but where does it come from? What did we chew before Bubblicious? How does gum affect us?
Invention Classic: The Museum https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
We all love a good museum, but how long have we had them? In this episode of Invention, we discuss just what a museum actually is and when the concept seems to have entered human civilization. (7/1/2019)
Invention Classic: Sun Glasses https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
It’s hard to imagine how anyone looked cool before the invention of sunglasses, but just when did humans pop their first pair of shades (Originally published 1/7/2019)
Invention Classic: Penicillin https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
A fungal accident in the early 20th century opened the door for the medical wonders of the antibiotic age. In this episode, learn what came before and how Alexander Fleming’s discovery changed the world. (Published 7/15/19)
Barbed Wire https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
You may very well encounter barbed wire every day – and, in all likelihood, you see THROUGH this flesh-ripping barrier. Where did this invention come from? How did it change the world? We discuss “the devil’s rope” in this episode.
The Fire Extinguisher, Part 2 https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Fire technology depends on the ability to not only create and foster fire, but also the ability to snuff it out. Today, the fire extinguisher is an important active fire protection device, but where does this tech emerge?
The Fire Extinguisher, Part 1 https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Fire technology depends on the ability to not only create and foster fire, but also the ability to snuff it out. Today, the fire extinguisher is an important active fire protection device, but where does this tech emerge?
Strike the Match, Part 3 https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Mastery of fire was one of humanity’s greatest technological leaps forward. Join us for part three of an exploration on fire-generation technology.
Strike the Match, Part 2 https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Mastery of fire was one of humanity’s greatest technological leaps forward, but even the ability to create fire only gets you so far. Thus, the quest to create the technology we so easily take for granted: the modern matchstick.
The Pencil https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
It’s easy to take the pencil for granted, but that eraser-capped wooden cylinder with a core of graphite has a story and a history -- and we explore it in this episode of Invention.
Beachbum Berry on the Invention of the Mai Tai
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The Mai Tai isn’t only the most famous Tiki cocktail, it’s one of the most well known cocktails on the planet. We turn to noted Tiki historian and mixologist Jeff “Beachbum” Berry for answers.
Invention Classic: Chopsticks https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Chopsticks are such an intuitive and precise eating utensil, it’s easy to assume they’ve been with us. But this neolithic invention didn’t really leave the kitchen for the dinner table in a major way till the 5th century CE.
Listener Mail: Year End Wrap-Up, Part 2 https://t.co/L8yRklYi9o
Join us for another round of listener mail on recent episodes devoted to the Microwave Oven and all sorts of toys!
Listener Mail: Year End Wrap-Up, Part 1
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As the first year of Invention comes to a close, we catch up on listener mail for everything from air conditioning and ketchup to toys and bubble wrap.
New episode of INVENTION! Toys, Part 3
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As the holiday season sets in, we open up Santa’s toy bag to consider the invention of various toys -- toys intended to teach or puzzle and toys that leverage technology for good old fashioned childhood fun.