Forgotten Inventions and Ideas

When Wind Power Was the Future — In 1930

When Wind Power Was the Future — In 1930

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The 8-Track Tape: Why It Rose Fast and Fell Faster

The 8-Track Tape: Why It Rose Fast and Fell Faster

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How Vacuum Trains Were Almost a Reality in the 1800s

How Vacuum Trains Were Almost a Reality in the 1800s

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Roman Concrete: How Ancient Builders Created Structures That Lasted Millennia

Roman Concrete: How Ancient Builders Created Structures That Lasted Millennia

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Forgotten Monorail Designs That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

Forgotten Monorail Designs That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

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The Mechanical TV: How Moving Discs Almost Became the Norm

The Mechanical TV: How Moving Discs Almost Became the Norm

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Edison’s Concrete House: A Vision for Cheap, Durable Homes

Edison’s Concrete House: A Vision for Cheap, Durable Homes

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The Forgotten History of Solar Power in the 19th Century

The Forgotten History of Solar Power in the 19th Century

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The Cyclomer: A Bicycle That Could Float on Water

The Cyclomer: A Bicycle That Could Float on Water

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Why We Stopped Using Zeppelins for Travel

Why We Stopped Using Zeppelins for Travel

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