INVENTIONS

The year 1974 gave us Post-It Notes, the Rubik's Cube, Bailey's Irish Cream, and more.

Discover the intriguing origins of everything from Oreos to Juicy Fruit gum to sparkling water, exploring their hidden histories and unexpected beginnings, from vaudeville fads to accidental inventions.

Here's the story of why the spinning jenny was invented and how the spinning mule usurped it.

Henry Ford’s car made of soybeans and Thomas Edison’s ghost-detecting telephone are just two little-known creations of history’s most famous inventors.

Not every great invention was created according to plan. From penicillin to breakfast cereal to popsicles, these everyday items were all invented entirely by accident.

Condoms, 3D movies, the name Tiffany ... All of these things have been around a lot longer than you might think. In this episode of The List Show, we're breaking down our favorite deceptively old things, from synchronized swimming to Juicy Fruit gum.

People have come up with a range of ingenious, harebrained, and sometimes grim but often remarkable ways to stay cool during a summer scorcher.

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.

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.

Here are some of the best inventions by women throughout history, from the paper bag to windshield wipers, circular saws, and more.

Elijah McCoy’s most famous creation, an automatic oil cup that lubricated steam engines on trains, may have spawned the phrase “the real McCoy.”

The man who made electronic television signals a reality made only one on-camera appearance. No one knew who he was.