Sparks of Invention — Season 1, Episode 1: Shock and Awe
Documentary • 50 min • 1 season, 8 episodes
Episode synopsis
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.
About 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.