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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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Episodes
8

Shock and Awe
EP 1
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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.

The Vision Thing
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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.

Criminal Riches
EP 3
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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.

Danger Magnets
EP 4
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Danger Magnets

Need for Speed
EP 5
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Need for Speed

Life and Death
EP 6
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Life and Death

Guns and Goldmines
EP 7
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Guns and Goldmines

The Little Guy
EP 8
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The Little Guy

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