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KILLER INVENTIONS: DYNAMITE
The invention of dynamite in 1867 transformed industry, mining, railroad building, and modern warfare. It also led to the creation of the Nobel Prizes. For the full story of this controversial invention and the Swedish chemist who developed it, check … Continue reading
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KILLER INVENTIONS: CHEWING GUM
Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years. But we didn’t start getting the good stuff till the late 19th century. And then in the 1970s, we got the really good stuff — sugar-laden explosions like Bubble Yum, Bubblicious, … Continue reading
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SLIDE GUITAR
Who invented the slide guitar? How long ago? Why does it sound so beautiful? To find out, check out the latest episode of the Killer Means Awesome podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-means-awesome/id1665407406
GRACE HOPPER
We should all know about the mathematician Grace Hopper! She served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, worked on the first atomic weapons, and developed the earliest computer programming language. For the story of her remarkable life, check out the … Continue reading
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KILLER INVENTIONS: THE BLACK BOX
From its earliest, primitive versions in the 1940s to the powerful, high-tech devices of today, the fabled “black box” on airplanes has captured both the imagination of the public and the careful attention of engineers and investigators. Perhaps no other … Continue reading
KILLER INVENTIONS: DEEP PURPLE
If you’re wearing a purple shirt or scarf today, it’s thanks to an 18-year-old chemistry student in 19th century London. For the full story, check out the latest episode of Killer Means Awesome! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-means-awesome/id1665407406
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KILLER INVENTIONS: LSD
The Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann was the first person to synthesize LSD. Eighty-five years later, the world is still trying to figure out what to do with Hofmann’s ‘problem child.’ For the full story, listen to the latest episode of … Continue reading
LEWIS HOWARD LATIMER
He made key innovations in the earliest telephones, lightbulbs, elevators, and railcar toilets. But most of us don’t know his name. Listen to the final episode of Killer Biographies to learn all about the brilliant African-American inventor Lewis Howard Latimer! … Continue reading
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UNBOUGHT AND UNBOSSED
In 1968 Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Four years later she made a historic run for President. To learn more about this fearless, powerful woman, tune into Episode 11 … Continue reading
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CLEOPATRA
Test your knowledge of the great Egyptian queen. Listen to Episode 10 of Killer Biographies! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-biographies/id1685759787
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