Slinky toy history: How a simple spring became a classic toy everyone has played with (1945) The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by ‘walking’ down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it’s one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
How Nikola Tesla improved upon Franklin’s pointed lightning rod (1919) Nikola Tesla filed a US Patent for his improvements on Ben Franklin’s almost 200-year-old lightning rod design.
Who invented the sewing machine? Who invented the sewing machine? That really depends on how much progress has to be made for something to be considered ‘invented.’ Find out more!
The Rockford Files: Inside the smart, character-driven detective hit of the 1970s (plus reboot rumors!) SEE IT NOW »
Vintage payphones & the huge public phone network we relied on before everyone had a smartphone SEE IT NOW »
How was the Golden Gate Bridge built? See how daring visionaries made history, plus see photos of the construction (1930s) SEE IT NOW »