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Points For Tryin'
By pointsfortryinComedy
Points For Tryin' episodes
- Ep. 9 - Powering Gadgets (and Even Computers) with Water
This episode looks at some innovative uses for hydro-power: hooking up household gadgets to the sink to power them, and even using water in a computer.
For the video version and links to sources go to: https://youtu.be/glktE3u23Is
If you have comments, thoughts, or suggestions, email us at [email protected]
24 min - Ep. 8 - Lincoln's Boat Patent and Einstein's Wing Design
This episode looks back at the some famous (failed) inventors. Abraham Lincoln holds a patent for a device to stop boats from running aground, and Albert Einstein once designed his own airplane wing.
For the video version and links to sources go to: https://youtu.be/GMIN3S0sr-A
If you have comments, thoughts, or suggestions, email us as [email protected]
22 min - Ep. 7 - Double Steering Wheels and Self-Parking Cars
This episode looks back at some attempts to ACTUALLY re-invent the wheel, from alternate ways of steering to parking-assist features.
For the video version and links to sources go to: https://youtu.be/WCQHCHGZX2w
If you have comments, thoughts, or suggestions, email us as [email protected]
22 min - Ep. 6 - Flying Tanks and Submarines
This episode asks the question: "will it fly"? For tanks and submarines, the answer was "sort of".
For the video version and links to sources go to: https://youtu.be/ATdDt-gVids
If you have comments, thoughts, or suggestions, email us as [email protected]
25 min - Ep. 5 - Centrifuge-Assisted Birth and Human Catapults
This episode features two human-launching patents. One tried to make childbirth easier using centrifugal force, and the other tried to launch people onto the roof of a building.
For the video version and links to sources go to: https://youtu.be/WW0k3gSxmlM
If you have comments, thoughts, or suggestions, email us as [email protected]
27 min - Ep. 4 - Animal Spies
This episode features some of the many ways that animals have been used as spies and weapons: pigeon cameras, bat bombs, cat microphones, and pigeon-guided bombs.
For the video version and links to sources go to: youtu.be/QZ8a0Q6Wf_M
28 min - Ep. 3 - Mail Missiles and Underground Delivery
This episode features some unconventional ways the post office used to deliver mail: cruise missiles and underground tubes.
For the video version and links to sources go to: youtu.be/bAJPmSu4z9k
27 min - Ep. 2 - Propeller-Powered Cars and Trains
This episode features two propeller-powered vehicles, Marcel Leyat's Helica car and the German Shienenzeppelin ("rail zeppelin").
For the video version and links to sources go to: youtu.be/fpxRBHo2cT4
32 min - Ep. 1 - 4-Legged Jeep and 6-Legged Tractor
This episode features the GE Pedipulator (aka the Walking Truck) and the John Deere Timberjack.
For the video version and links to sources go to: youtu.be/Hjug5afyPQg
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About Points For Tryin'
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A part-comedy, part-educational podcast where we look back on the wonderful and weird world of failed inventions.