innovative invention

Today is Wright Brothers Day, which celebrates the brothers’ first successful airplane flight in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina! Both Orville and Wilbur Wright have been given credit for inventing the world’s first airplane that was equipped with aircraft controls for steering. The famous aircraft, otherwise known as the “Flyer” made history when its …

Last week, we wrote a blog about some of the latest and greatest health inventions that can help you start and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So, with the official start of summer beginning on Saturday, June 21, and bathing suit season on the horizon, we thought we would feature more health inventions that might help …

The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off today in Brazil and the next few weeks will be filled with heart-pounding games that are played by some of the world’s best soccer players. Although all of the players are integral pieces of the puzzle towards the quest for the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy, none of …

Smart thermostats are already on the market. However, Honeywell just introduced their own version, the Lyric thermostat. So, what’s the big deal you may ask? For starters, this new invention utilizes geofencing technology within the device itself. But, the game changer, which sets this smart thermostat apart from the abundance of others already on the …

With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, we can’t help but think of the many activities that will take place! From remembering those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country to quality time spent with family and friends, this unofficial start of summer is always a weekend to remember. …

Whether you are jotting down notes, filling out a form, writing out checks or anything and everything in between, you are more than likely using a pen to carry out these tasks. Although they might seem like mundane everyday duties, they wouldn’t be possible without the invention idea of Lewis Waterman, who patented the first …

The earth is comprised of 70 percent water; yet, people everywhere all over the world struggle to find clean water. The World Health Organization has reported that 780 million people do not have access to clean water and 3.4 million people die each year due to water-borne illnesses. As you can see, finding a clean …

Have you ever believed that your thoughts were so deep and innovative that they could be considered a work of art? Well, if by the off chance you have, the idea of your thoughts being a work of art might not be as far-fetched as one would think, thanks to the invention of 3D printing! …

Today, you might have already paid a visit to an automatic teller machine. If you aren’t entirely sure what we are talking about, an automatic teller machine is otherwise known as an ATM. The invention of the ATM has allowed people across the world to access their money wherever and whenever they need it. So, …

There is nothing really sweet about withdrawing money from your bank account at the ATM. That is, until now! Rather than withdrawing money, you can withdraw a deliciously sweet cupcake from a cupcake ATM. Although this sounds like an invention straight out of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, an invention idea like this actually exists. The …