Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1 - The Elevator
At any given moment there are about 18,000,000 elevators operating around the world. They’re the backbone of the moder
Episode 2 - The Highway
Since the beginning of time, humanity has been on a quest to go further and get there faster. Over time, roads have evol
Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall
Over a lifetime, many of us spend hours, days, weeks, and even months in their covered, climate-controlled, everything-u
Episode 4 - The Plastic Container
The invention of the sealable plastic container in 1946 changed the way we shop for food, the way we cook, and the way w
Episode 5 - The Microwave
Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous house
Episode 6 - The Disposable Cup
Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup would become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have mult
Episode 7 - The Bar Code
The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery, and made same-da
Episode 8 - The Dishwasher
It’s responsible for nightly fights around the world; to pre-rinse or not? Whose turn to load? Knives up or down? But
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