Inventions

As of 2024, it is estimated we use roughly five trillion plastic bags each year, of which less than three percent are recycled.

Stephen Hawking inspired John O’Sullivan to accidentally give us all Wi-Fi.

Superglue was patented by Dr. Harry Coover in 1958 after his accidental discovery kept getting him stuck to things.

ThumbThing is a device that you clip over your thumb so you can read with just one hand.

The first microwave ever built was the Radarange. This 750 lb behemoth cost a small fortune at about $70,000 in today's money.