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25 of the Most Successful Products from ‘Shark Tank’
ABC’s “Shark Tank” is a launching pad for entrepreneurs and their inventions. Check out 25 of the show’s most successful products, including Bombas socks, the Comfy, and more.
INVENTIONS
Remembering the Chuck E. Cheese and ShowBiz Pizza Robot Wars of the 1980s
Before Chuck E. Cheese was officially a mouse, he was a rat. And the backstabbing around him was epic.
Failure to Launch: Why Winston Churchill's ‘Sarcophagus-Like’ Airplane Pod Never Took Off
The UK’s Prime Minister was in poor health but still needed to fly. The solution? Stuff him in a big egg.
The Stories Behind 20 Inventions That Changed the World
From blood banks and barcodes to the Super Soaker and the pizza box, here are the fascinating stories behind inventions that changed the world.
9 Inventions That Came From the Military
From bug spray to Epipens, you might be surprised to learn just how many items taking up shelf space in your home were originally developed for the front lines.
20 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented by Women
Here are some of the best inventions by women throughout history, from the paper bag to windshield wipers, circular saws, and more.
10 Little-Known Facts About Inventor Elijah McCoy
Elijah McCoy’s most famous creation, an automatic oil cup that lubricated steam engines on trains, may have spawned the phrase “the real McCoy.”
Philo Farnsworth, Pioneer of Television, Appeared on TV Only Once
The man who made electronic television signals a reality made only one on-camera appearance. No one knew who he was.
Eadweard Muybridge: The Eccentric English Bookseller Who Created the First 'Motion Picture' Was Also a Murderer
In 1860, a tragic head injury helped turn a quiet bookseller into one of the world's most consequential photographers.
10 Modern Inventions Modeled After Nature
Sometimes the best tech is right in front of us, thanks to millions of years of evolution.
11 Historically Significant Toilets
From Elvis's near-final resting place to the porta-johns that saved a pilot's life, these are the toilets that altered world events.
8 Creative Ways People Kept Cool Before Air Conditioning
People have come up with a range of ingenious, harebrained, and sometimes grim but often remarkable ways to stay cool during a summer scorcher.
Why Do Electrical Plugs Have Holes in the Prongs?
The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the same reason they have holes these days.
What Are Those Red and Green Lights on Curling Stones?
Olympic curling stones are pretty self-policing—here's what those green and red lights can tell you.
Coming Soon: Lickable TV Screens
Smell-O-Vision never quite caught on. Will “Taste the TV”—a flatscreen you can lick—have more success?
Ed Lowe, the Inventor Behind Kitty Litter
With kitty litter, Ed Lowe changed how cats and humans bonded. But not everyone understood the idea: One woman tried feeding it to her cat.
Common Misconceptions About Robots and Artificial Intelligence
Where does robotics end and artificial intelligence begin? Can your robot vacuum take over the world? Answers to those questions and more.
Create Some Cool Fart Licks With This Guitar Pedal Tuned for Toots
An enterprising Kickstarter campaign has introduced a fart pedal for guitarists. You'll never look at "Wind of Change" quite the same way again.
Knockout: When Famed Boxer George Foreman Traded His Gloves for a Grill and Sold the Sizzle
When George Foreman was approached to become a pitchman for a low-fat grill in 1994, he had a quick answer: No.
Who Invented the Pencil?
French engineer Nicolas-Jacques Conté created what is considered the modern pencil, though many have since made improvements.
Amazon Has an Entire Section Dedicated to Shark Tank Products
Discover Amazon Launchpad's 'Shark Tank' Collection, featuring products from the show like the Saucemoto dip cup and Basepaws' cat at-home DNA kits.
This Self-Rinsing Bowl Cleans and Refills Your Pet's Water While You're at Work
Drinkie is a self-rinsing water bowl you can back on Kickstarter that will provide your pet with clean drinking water for up to five days and track their hydration patterns.
Keep Reading All Night Long With This Unobtrusive Book Light
Discover the BOWIO arched light strip on Indiegogo. The light uses magnets to attach to any book cover and emits warm LED light to not disrupt any sleep.
Amazon Will Give You $10 to Use During Prime Day for Supporting Small Businesses
Amazon wants to give you $10 that you can spend during Prime Day 2021 (June 21 to 22) to support small businesses.