Sparks of Invention
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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Seasons & Episodes
1. Shock and Awe
A 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.
2. The Vision Thing
Meet 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.
3. Criminal Riches
A 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.
4. Danger Magnets
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5. Need for Speed
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6. Life and Death
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7. Guns and Goldmines
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8. The Little Guy
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