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Do you know which famous inventor designed the Soybean Car?
Have you heard the nightmare-inducing noises of Thomas Edison’s creepiest creation? In this episode of the The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) shares 35 lesser-known inventions from famous inventors.
Tinkerers, Leonardo da Vinci lovers, and people who want to know which Benjamin Franklin-made musical instrument was accused of causing hysteria will want to watch. You’ll also learn about paper bags, genetic knives, and a failed attempt to save James Garfield’s life.
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Have you heard the nightmare-inducing noises of Thomas Edison’s creepiest creation? In this episode of the The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) shares 35 lesser-known inventions from famous inventors.
Tinkerers, Leonardo da Vinci lovers, and people who want to know which Benjamin Franklin-made musical instrument was accused of causing hysteria will want to watch. You’ll also learn about paper bags, genetic knives, and a failed attempt to save James Garfield’s life.
In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss episodes every two weeks.
Thanks to the Henry Ford for providing images: https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/394764
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1
About Mental Floss:
Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more.
Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalflossm...
Store: http://store.mentalfloss.com/
Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.
© 2025 Mental Floss
35 Lesser-Known Inventions of Famous Inventors | Mental Floss List Show | 533 | Mental Floss
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