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!
Full House: How a “cheesy” show the critics hated became one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms (1987-1995) SEE IT NOW »
Vintage jukeboxes through the decades: A look at the glowing machines that powered the golden age of American pop music (1920s-50s) SEE IT NOW »
Gas range history: How the kitchen stove went from coal-fired monster to mid-century showpiece (1950s) SEE IT NOW »