The First Bar Code was Drawn in the Sands of Miami Beach

Uncover the fascinating journey of nuclear technology, from its origins and weapons to its transformative impact on energy, medicine and global security.

A failed attempt to create a super-strong adhesive accidentally results in a weak, reusable one—leading to the unlikely invention of the Post-it Note, which goes on to become one of the world’s most recognizable tools for work and creativity.

A failed wallpaper cleaning product gets a second chance as a classroom craft and accidentally becomes one of America’s most iconic toys.

In 1803 Italy, a scientist tests the idea that the body runs on electricity using an executed prisoner, sparking eerie questions about reanimation.