Episode 1
Holograms, Lasers & Boredom; the CED's march towards eventual invention (CED Part 4)
You can support this channel on Patreon! Link below Alright, here it comes! The fourth part.
Episode 2
Old-fashioned rice cookers are extremely clever
You can support this channel on Patreon! Link below Bet you didn't think a rice cooker was so interesting, did ya?
Episode 3
Race to the finish; RCA's final gamble (CED Part 5)
You can support this channel on Patreon! Link below The end is near. The death knell approaches. What will become of RCA’s invention? And is this really the end? Would you like fries with that?
Episode 4
Brown; color is weird
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Episode 5
Teleprompters are clever, simple, and also pretty neat
You can support this channel on Patreon! Link below Yep. Teleprompters. That's what this video's about.
Episode 6
The Computer-free Automation of a Jukebox (Electromechanics)
Ever wonder how we made all these crazy machines do all their crazy machine things before computers came along? Wonder no more as we explore the inner workings of a Wurlitzer 3400 series jukebox from 1970!
Episode 7
The Selection Accumulator; a Jukebox's Brain
You thought the last video was complicated? Ha! Today, we take a look at the selection accumulator; how it works, what it does, and how that relates to the rest of the machine. Strap in, folks!
Episode 8
Chest Freezers; What they tell us about designing for X
This video is super cool. We're talking about refrigeration, and how the design of a refrigerator affects its energy consumption. Freezers are the perfect place to see this in action, so let's take a look!
Episode 9
Coffee Percolators: An Explanation and Roast
Do you like your coffee to have a little kick? Then try a percolator! It's like tasting a shoe! Seriously. Why are these still a thing? I don't know but let's talk about them!
Episode 10
DVD+R and DVD-R; What was that about?
We're really looking at the plusses and minuses of this whole ordeal... Links to referenced videos are down here, too! So I don't wanna hear any complaints about cards not working, ok?
Episode 11
Fans; High is next to Off on purpose
This video is absolutely fantastic. Ever wonder why it goes Off-High-Medium-Low? Well, it has to do with motors and the ways we cheat with them.
Episode 12
Pulse Oximeters; An Amazing Use of Light
You might have been seeing a lot about these little devices lately. Have you ever wondered how they work? Well, let's find out!
Episode 13
How to design an actually good toaster with lessons from the 1940's
I love this toaster so dang much.
Episode 14
The US electrical system is not 120V
It's more than 120V. It's even more than the other 120V! It is the sum of the two (and sometimes a different two!) that makes us who we are. Learn about the US electrical system in this not-at-all snarky video!
Episode 15
Laptop Docks! They're pretty neat!
I know, my use of a laptop (and worse, that I like it!) makes me a truly terrible person.
Episode 16
Cassette adapters are remarkably simple
It's a real lost opportunity that we didn't call these Cassettepters. It's not-at-all difficult to say! OK, maybe Cassepter would be easier but isn't that, like, a sword or something? The descriptions are getting weird.
Episode 17
Personal "air conditioners" aren't what they seem
You know, it's one thing when a product has a limited scope and application. It's another when it's passed off as something greater than what it is. Learn why these fad devices are fad devices in this video.
Episode 18
The Impact Sprinkler - more clever than it seems!
It's that time again! Time to take a deep dive into the mundane to see what we can learn. Join me as we look at this sprinkler!
Episode 19
A record player that can play CDs: The Fisher DAC-145
Well now, what do we have here? It's a CD player... but also a turntable? Hmm... very interesting. But why? How? And is it actually a good idea? Lucky for you you've clicked on this video and will find out!
Episode 20
Retroreflectors; they're everywhere, and they cheat physics (sort of)
Road signage and other markings may be something you take for granted, but have you ever wondered how they can appear so brightly with just the output of your headlights? Find out how, and get a load of other trivia, in this video!
Episode 21
The touch lamp; a neat idea, and older than you'd think!
I think we really oughta make this fashionable again, don't you?
Episode 22
Electric car chargers aren't chargers at all – EVSE Explained
THERE HAS BEEN SOME NEWS - There's a pinned comment you might want to read. But there's some links down here, too.
Episode 23
Forced-air Furnaces: The What, Why, and How
Let's not get too heated, this is after an inflammable subject. Frankly it's exhausting, but we gotta do it. We gotta explain how furnaces work! And soon, we'll talk about what will replace them. I'll try to remember to put a link here when that time comes!
Episode 24
1970's Camera Tech: How they showed you what settings to use
Ever wonder how pro cameras from the 1970's worked? Learn about their single most important tool for the photographer (and lots else!) in this exposé.
Episode 25
The Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than Yours
Seriously. How is this so old and yet so advanced? We need kitchen appliance reform. Vote YES on prop SRCT.
Episode 26
What exactly is the goop inside a lava lamp?
Yep! Gonna get questionably gloopy! Seriously, Don't try this at home. Only use chemicals in ways they're meant to be used. Be good :)
Episode 27
Bubble Lights: The Weirdest Christmas Light?
Yes indeed, these are silly! Very silly! But, mesmerizing.
Episode 28
Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)
Ever wonder how dishwashers work? Are you ever bummed by the performance of yours? Well, this video can answer your question and possibly provide you with a solution!
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