In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at the surprisingly interesting origin of the paperclip and why a person who had nothing to do with its design commonly gets all the credit for it, including having a giant statue of it made in his honor only a couple decades ago.
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Why Did Austria ACTUALLY Give Itself to Nazi Germany Without a Fight?
Ever wonder why Austria agreed to give up its sovereignty so readily to Nazi Germany without any semblance of a fight? Well, it turns out the answer to that question involves secret political machinations, the populace being duped as to Germany’s real intentions, and a whole lot ... Show More
47m 40s
Mar 2024
The History of Human Mobility: The Story of the Inventions That Changed the Way We Move
On this episode of Our American Stories, Miles C. Collier – founder of the Revs Institute – tells the story of inventions that took us from our own legs to wheels, horses, bikes and cars. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ou ... Show More
38m 16s
Sep 2024
Patents Are Absolutely Bonkers: An Origin Story
Have you ever had a good idea -- like, a brilliant idea? If so, you may have immediately started trying to figure out the cartoonishly complicated, labyrinthine world of patents. In today's episode, the guys dive into the strange history of the concept and process of patents.See ... Show More
48m 40s