Accidents happen all the time. People become distracted and drop items from their hands, clumsily knock things off shelves, and misinterpret kitchen recipes that sometimes produce disastrous results.



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Weird History Food is giving you the secrets to the Coca-Cola formula. Since its invention by John Pemberton in 1886, Coca-Cola has become the most well-known soft drink in the world. Yet who actually knows the Coca-Cola recipe?

The tale of mathematics is as old as humanity. It has evolved from simple math, like counting cattle, to an intricate study of an object through abstract concepts that we know today. It was not until 600 BC, when civilizations settled,...

Wheels eased the job of carrying heavy loads across distances, but before the invention of the wheel, the man himself used to carry those heavy loads. Later, he began taming animals, like oxen, horses, donkeys, and camels, and used them...

A temperature scale, used largely in the USA, on which water freezes at 32 degrees and water boils at 212 degrees.
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Microwaves are not only used to heat food. Mobile phones utilise this type of electromagnetic radiation, allowing us to communicate over large distances. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Mobile phones work by converting the sound into...

There are only six basic types of machine. Discover more about levers, wheels and pulleys: what are they and why are they useful? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Archimedes designed simple machines to move and lift objects. The...

The story of Hennig Brand and how he discovered the element phosphorus by boiling buckets of urine. Discover why his experiments paved the way for the discovery of the modern chemical elements. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning...

A brief history of how the microscope has transformed from simple magnifying glasses to the powerful instruments of today. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. The Romans produced the first magnifying glasses in the 1st century AD....

Why Turing devoted his life to the quest of what we now know as artificial intelligence, and invented the first algorithms that now form the basis of all programmed computers. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...

Born out of research into RADAR in World War Two, ultrasound has become one of the most important medical inventions. What is it, and how does it work? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Ultrasound was developed by Ian Donald in...

Today, 90% of brain surgery patients survive, with thanks to the work of Cushing, the world's first brain surgeon. A look at his techniques and how they have influenced modern brain surgery. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr...

See how a special camera helps a blind man climb – using his tongue!
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Weird History Food is giving you a warm bowl of nostalgia with the History of Campbell's Soup. Probably one of the most recognizable food designs, the Campbell's Soup can is both part of modern pop culture and in just about every...

Learn about Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the lightbulb and many other modern technologies.

Learn about the history of the bicycle including early versions called the laufmachine and penny-farthing, and inventors such as Karl Drais and Karl Kech.

Explore Thomas Edison’s achievements at Menlo Park, including his groundbreaking invention, the phonograph. Learn how Edison improved the telephone with the carbon transmitter, and how his "talking machine" earned him the nickname, the...

Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led...

This video highlights Alexander Graham Bell's achievements beyond the telephone, including his efforts to develop a bullet detection device to help save President James Garfield and his role in transforming National Geographic into a...

This video traces the key events leading up to Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, from his move to North America to his partnership with Thomas Watson. Discover how Bell’s dedication to communication technology...

This video covers the final chapter of Samuel Morse’s life, highlighting his successful demonstration of the telegraph to Congress, the famous first message sent between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, and the rapid expansion of...

Discover Thomas Edison’s later inventions, including the motion picture camera, the kinetograph, and the alkaline storage battery. Learn how he collaborated with William Dickson to revolutionize the way we experience film and how his...

Explore the fascinating journey of the Kwik Lok Corporation, a family-owned business founded by the Paxton sisters in Yakima, Washington. Learn about their grandfather, Floyd Paxton, whose innovative spirit led to the creation of the...