Sparks of Invention

Name: Sparks of Invention
Released: 2016-02-13

2016 · Documentary · 1 Season · 8 Episodes · 0.0

From the flashes of genius to the hard-won discoveries after many years of trial and error, this enlightening series explores the stories behind many of the inventions we take for granted today.

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Season 1

E11. Shock and Awe2016-02-13A look at four inventions that shocked the world. Ouija, a game that claims to talk to the dead, Dynamite, an explosive invented to save lives, the electric chair and the rollercoaster.E22. The Vision Thing2016-02-20Meet a young farm worker whose electric idea keeps us entertained, an astronomer who wants to see the birth of stars and an attorney whose copier terrifies governments.E33. Criminal Riches2016-02-27A look at expensive innovations within the world of crime, including an alarm that keeps the crooks at bay, a device that revolutionises retail and a gun loved by bad guys.E44. Danger Magnets2016-03-05 E55. Need for Speed2016-03-12 E66. Life and Death2016-03-19 E77. Guns and Goldmines2016-03-26 E88. The Little Guy2016-04-02

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Richard Lintern

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Sparks of Invention

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