http://www.howstuffworks.com Have you ever had an idea that seems crazy, like pocket-sized clocks, the flexible straw or dishwashers? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it a reality. Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Discovery Channel, LLC. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:38 -0500 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) 60 Society & Culture http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/stog-logo.jpg http://www.howstuffworks.com podcast@howstuffworks.com Discovery Channel, LLC. HowStuffWorks.com no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, inventors, inventions, genius, ideas Stuff of Genius Have you ever had an idea that seems crazy, like pocket-sized clocks, the flexible straw or dishwashers? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it a reality. Tune in and learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-11-06-sog-fritts-solar-cell.m4v As an electrician, Charles Fritts was intimately acquainted with the drawbacks of coal-powered electricity distribution grids. Tune in and learn how he used selenium, gold and glass to make his own solar-powered Stuff of Genius in this episode. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:46 -0500 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-11-06-sog-fritts-solar-cell.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, charles edgar fritts, solar cell 00:02:30 As an electrician, Charles Fritts was intimately acquainted with the drawbacks of coal-powered electricity distribution grids. Tune in and learn how he used selenium, gold and glass to make his own solar-powered Stuff of Genius in this episode. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-30-sog-greenwood-earmuffs.m4v As a big-eared child in Maine, Chester Greenwood was used to freezing weather. Of course, that doesn't mean he enjoyed it. Learn how his Stuff of Genius kept ears across America toasty (and made Chester famous) in this podcast. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:26:13 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-30-sog-greenwood-earmuffs.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, chester greenwood, earmuffs 00:02:43 As a big-eared child in Maine, Chester Greenwood was used to freezing weather. Of course, that doesn't mean he enjoyed it. Learn how his Stuff of Genius kept ears across America toasty (and made Chester famous) in this podcast. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-23-sog-carlson-copier.m4v Before the invention of the modern copier, companies across the world depended on time-consuming -- and, often, incorrect -- duplication methods. Learn how Carlson's Stuff of Genius made Xerox a household name in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:11:01 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-23-sog-carlson-copier.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, xerography, xerox, copier, chester carlson 00:02:19 Before the invention of the modern copier, companies across the world depended on time-consuming -- and, often, incorrect -- duplication methods. Learn how Carlson's Stuff of Genius made Xerox a household name in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-16-sog-fleming-time-zones.m4v Although you may not have heard of Sir Sanford Fleming, his Stuff of Genius influences every second of your life. Turn back the clock and take a look at the man who standardized time in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:56:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-16-sog-fleming-time-zones.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, sanford fleming, greenwich mean time, time zones 00:02:12 Although you may not have heard of Sir Sanford Fleming, his Stuff of Genius influences every second of your life. Turn back the clock and take a look at the man who standardized time in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-09-sog-bunsen-burner.m4v Nowadays Bunsen burners are an everyday laboratory device, but this wasn't always the case. Tune in and learn more about the fascinating life of Robert Bunsen and his Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:02:06 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-09-sog-bunsen-burner.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, bunsen, robert wilhelm bunsen 00:02:02 Nowadays Bunsen burners are an everyday laboratory device, but this wasn't always the case. Tune in and learn more about the fascinating life of Robert Bunsen and his Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-02-sog-brandenberger-cellophane.m4v It's easy to take cellophane for granted, but without Jaques Brandenberger we may have never discovered this biodegradable packaging. Learn how one man's quest for a stain-proof tablecloth changed in the world in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:51:29 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-10-02-sog-brandenberger-cellophane.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, cellophane, jaques brandenberger 00:02:10 It's easy to take cellophane for granted, but without Jaques Brandenberger we may have never discovered this biodegradable packaging. Learn how one man's quest for a stain-proof tablecloth changed in the world in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-25-sog-bohlin-seatbelt.m4v Before Nils Bohlin created the modern seatbelt, he designed ejection seats for Saab aircraft. Learn how Nils' Stuff of Genius changed the world -- and saved millions of lives -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:23:46 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-25-sog-bohlin-seatbelt.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, nils bohlin, seatbelt, modern seatbelt 00:02:17 Before Nils Bohlin created the modern seatbelt, he designed ejection seats for Saab aircraft. Learn how Nils' Stuff of Genius changed the world -- and saved millions of lives -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-18-sog-baekeland-bakelite.m4v After making millions from a new photo paper, many people would retire. Leo Baekeland, on the other hand, was just getting started. Learn more about how he invented Bakelite -- and how it changed the world -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:58:38 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-18-sog-baekeland-bakelite.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, leo baekeland, plastic, inventor plastic 00:01:48 After making millions from a new photo paper, many people would retire. Leo Baekeland, on the other hand, was just getting started. Learn more about how he invented Bakelite -- and how it changed the world -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-11-sog-cochrane-dishwasher.m4v Josephine Cochrane didn't exactly enjoy washing dishes -- then again, who does? Luckily, Mrs. Cochrane happened to enjoy design and a flair for invention. Learn more about her Stuff of Genius in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:16:22 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-11-sog-cochrane-dishwasher.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, dishwasher, josephine cochrane, dishwasher inventor 00:02:15 Josephine Cochrane didn't exactly enjoy washing dishes -- then again, who does? Luckily, Mrs. Cochrane happened to enjoy design and a flair for invention. Learn more about her Stuff of Genius in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-04-sog-dickson-bandaid.m4v Earle Dickson was exhausted. He spent nearly every night making bandages for his accident-prone wife, and he knew there had to be a better, faster way. Learn how his Stuff of Genius healed cuts around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:56:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-09-04-sog-dickson-bandaid.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, inventor band-aid, earle dickson 00:01:56 Earle Dickson was exhausted. He spent nearly every night making bandages for his accident-prone wife, and he knew there had to be a better, faster way. Learn how his Stuff of Genius healed cuts around the world in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-28-sog-coover-glue.m4v Everyone knows superglue can fix broken mugs and car models -- but it's also strong enough to staunch bleeding wounds. Learn the amazing story behind Harry Coover's Stuff of Genius -- and its original use -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:12:00 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-28-sog-coover-glue.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, harry coover, superglue, invention superglue 00:02:14 Everyone knows superglue can fix broken mugs and car models -- but it's also strong enough to staunch bleeding wounds. Learn the amazing story behind Harry Coover's Stuff of Genius -- and its original use -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-21-sog-claude-neon.m4v Have you ever been curious about the story behind those bright city lights? Then tune in and learn how Georges Claude's Stuff of Genius illuminated the world of advertising in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:05:26 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-21-sog-claude-neon.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, georges claude, neon, who invented neon 00:01:56 Have you ever been curious about the story behind those bright city lights? Then tune in and learn how Georges Claude's Stuff of Genius illuminated the world of advertising in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-14-sog-biro-pen.m4v In one form or another, pens have been around for centuries. Unfortunately, they've also been messy, inconvenient and unreliable. Learn how Laszlo Biro's Stuff of Genius brought pens into the modern age in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:20:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-14-sog-biro-pen.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, laszlo biro, ballpoint pen, biro 00:01:56 In one form or another, pens have been around for centuries. Unfortunately, they've also been messy, inconvenient and unreliable. Learn how Laszlo Biro's Stuff of Genius brought pens into the modern age in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-07-sog-strite-toastmaster.m4v Although toast itself dates back into prehistory, the toaster is a very recent -- and convenient -- invention. Learn how Charles Strite's Stuff of Genius became a fixture of the modern kitchen in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:42:31 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-08-07-sog-strite-toastmaster.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, charles strite, toaster 00:02:19 Although toast itself dates back into prehistory, the toaster is a very recent -- and convenient -- invention. Learn how Charles Strite's Stuff of Genius became a fixture of the modern kitchen in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-31-sog-engelbart-mouse.m4v Before Douglas Engelbart invented the mouse, computers received input through typed commands -- but that all changed once this handy pointer hit the scene. Learn more about Engelbart's Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:41:09 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-31-sog-engelbart-mouse.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, douglas engelbart, computer mouse, stuff of genius 00:01:32 Before Douglas Engelbart invented the mouse, computers received input through typed commands -- but that all changed once this handy pointer hit the scene. Learn more about Engelbart's Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-24-sog-graham-liquid-paper.m4v Dallas secretary Bette Nesmith Graham hated typos, because erasing an error left smears and smudges. Luckily, she decided to tackle the problem with paint rather than erasers. Learn about her Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:33:51 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-24-sog-graham-liquid-paper.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, bette nesmith graham, liquid paper 00:02:44 Dallas secretary Bette Nesmith Graham hated typos, because erasing an error left smears and smudges. Luckily, she decided to tackle the problem with paint rather than erasers. Learn about her Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-17-sog-adler-remote.m4v Modern TV viewers use remote controls to channel surf from the comfort of their seat -- but it wasn't always this easy. Learn more about the convenience -- and consequence -- of Robert Adler's Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:32:15 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-17-sog-adler-remote.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, inventor remote control, robert adler, tv remote control 00:02:06 Modern TV viewers use remote controls to channel surf from the comfort of their seat -- but it wasn't always this easy. Learn more about the convenience -- and consequence -- of Robert Adler's Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-10-sog-anderson-windshield-wiper.m4v When Mary Anderson traveled to New York, she noticed that traffic jammed as drivers stopped to wipe their windshields in snowy weather. Learn how her Stuff of Genius made roads safer -- and windshields cleaner -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:14:42 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-10-sog-anderson-windshield-wiper.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, mary anderson, windshield wiper, who invented windshield wipers 00:02:00 When Mary Anderson traveled to New York, she noticed that traffic jammed as drivers stopped to wipe their windshields in snowy weather. Learn how her Stuff of Genius made roads safer -- and windshields cleaner -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-03-sog-rillieux-sugar.m4v Before Norbert Rillieux's sugar evaporator, slaves across the New World risked severe -- and often fatal -- injury while refining sugar. Learn how this Stuff of Genius saved hundreds of lives and modernized sugar in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:08:04 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-07-03-sog-rillieux-sugar.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, Norbert Rillieux, sugar evaporator, refined sugar 00:01:57 Before Norbert Rillieux's sugar evaporator, slaves across the New World risked severe -- and often fatal -- injury while refining sugar. Learn how this Stuff of Genius saved hundreds of lives and modernized sugar in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-26-sog-alexanderson-radio.m4v Before Ernst Alexanderson designed the high-frequency alternators that transmitted radio broadcasts in a continuous wave, radio was not usable over long distances. Tune in and learn more Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:18:58 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-26-sog-alexanderson-radio.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, alexanderson, long range radio, long distance radio, history 00:01:48 Before Ernst Alexanderson designed the high-frequency alternators that transmitted radio broadcasts in a continuous wave, radio was not usable over long distances. Tune in and learn more Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-19-sog-sholes-qwerty.m4v Although the keys on the original typewriter keyboard were alphabetized, consumers quickly realized the swift taps of typists would inevitably jam the machine. Learn how Christopher Sholes saved the keyboard in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:05:23 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-19-sog-sholes-qwerty.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, Christopher Sholes, qwerty keyboard 00:01:34 Although the keys on the original typewriter keyboard were alphabetized, consumers quickly realized the swift taps of typists would inevitably jam the machine. Learn how Christopher Sholes saved the keyboard in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-12-sog-friedman-straw.m4v Joseph Friedman took beverage technology to a whole new level with the invention of the flexible drinking straw. Find out how Friedman came up with his bendy creation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:33:24 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-12-sog-friedman-straw.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, joseph friedman, flexible straw, flexistraw, nail 00:01:27 Joseph Friedman took beverage technology to a whole new level with the invention of the flexible drinking straw. Find out how Friedman came up with his bendy creation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-05-sog-henlein-watch.m4v Nowadays, wristwatches aren't anything to write home about... but this wasn't always the case. Learn how locksmiths like Peter Henlein miniaturized the dubious clocks of the day to create portable timepieces in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:24:10 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-06-05-sog-henlein-watch.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, peter henlein, wristwatch, pocket watch, who invented the watch 00:01:58 Nowadays, wristwatches aren't anything to write home about... but this wasn't always the case. Learn how locksmiths like Peter Henlein miniaturized the dubious clocks of the day to create portable timepieces in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-29-sog-baer-videogame.m4v Ralph Baer was working for a U.S. defense company when he invented the world's first video game system. Luckily, this Stuff of Genius was too fun to remain locked away from the public. Learn more about video games in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:20:21 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-29-sog-baer-videogame.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffworks, stuff of genius, Ralph Baer, video games, video game, Magnavox Odyssey 00:01:45 Ralph Baer was working for a U.S. defense company when he invented the world's first video game system. Luckily, this Stuff of Genius was too fun to remain locked away from the public. Learn more about video games in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-22-sog-hoffman-aspirin.m4v When chemist Felix Hoffman attempted to lessen his father's chronic stomach pain, he discovered aspirin. Learn more about Hoffman's astonishing career in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 22 May 2009 10:34:30 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-22-sog-hoffman-aspirin.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no the stuff of genius, howstuffworks, aspirin, felix hoffman, ascetacylic acid, heroin, who invented aspirin 00:01:37 When chemist Felix Hoffman attempted to lessen his father's chronic stomach pain, he discovered aspirin. Learn more about Hoffman's astonishing career in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-15-sog-mitchell-junk-food.m4v During World War II, William Mitchell made a discovery that led to the emergence of junk food for the masses. Learn how tapioca led to pop rocks in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com Fri, 15 May 2009 12:43:20 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-08-2009-sog-mitchell-junk-food.mov podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffwork, the stuff of genius, william mitchell, junk food, tapioca, jello, pop rocks, inventor 00:01:35 During World War II, William Mitchell made a discovery that led to the emergence of junk food for the masses. Learn how tapioca led to pop rocks in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-08-sog-farnsworth-tv.m4v When Philo Farnsworth was just fourteen years old, he had an epiphany that changed his life -- and ours. Tune in and learn how this former sharecropper created the modern television in The Stuff of Genius, a video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Fri, 08 May 2009 17:29:49 -0400 http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-08-sog-farnsworth-tv.m4v podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) no howstuffwork, the stuff of genius, philo farnsworth, invent tv, television 00:01:41 When Philo Farnsworth was just fourteen years old, he had an epiphany that changed his life -- and ours. Tune in and learn how this former sharecropper created the modern television in The Stuff of Genius, a video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-08-sog-borlaug-wheat.m4v Norman Borlaug spent most of his life fighting world hunger and led the effort to grow more productive, disease-resistant wheat strains. Learn more about The Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:03:00 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-05-08-sog-borlaug-wheat.m4v 00:01:18 no The Stuff of Genius, howstuffworks, norman borlaug, green revolution, genetically modified wheat, agricultural breakthrough Norman Borlaug spent most of his life fighting world hunger and led the effort to grow more productive, disease-resistant wheat strains. Learn more about The Stuff of Genius in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-04-24-sog-demestral-velcro.m4v When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Society & Culture Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:03:00 -0400 podcast@howstuffworks.com (HowStuffWorks.com) http://podcasts.howstuffworks.com/hsw/podcasts/sog/2009-04-24-sog-demestral-velcro.m4v 00:01:21 no The Stuff of Genius, howstuffworks, velcro, demestral, adhesive, invention of velcro, who invented velcro? When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. HowStuffWorks.com