The book Hidden Figures recounts preparations for John Glenn rsquo s flight into space Computers were new-fangled inventions in subject to glitches Glenn didn rsquo t trust them and worried about calculations for the launch He knew one brainy woman in the back room could run the numbers He trusted her ldquo If she says the numbers are good rdquo Glenn said ldquo I rsquo m ready to go rdquo Katherine Johnson was a teacher and mother of three She loved Jesus and served in her church God had blessed Katherine with a remarkable mind NASA tapped her in the [... more]

There are very few events of the past that we could rightfully say changed the course of human history The invention of sliced bread People often say it's the greatest thing since sliced bread No Some might say air travel or telecommunications or penicillin Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the very moment when our sins were paid in full It's the singular event that had ETERNAL consequences And we'll consider what that event means for us Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Walter Hunt is known as the Yankee mechanical genius His hundreds of inventions include a saw a steamer ink stands a nail-making machine a rifle a revolver bullets bicycles a shirt collar a boot heel and a ceiling-walking circus device Hunt's most successful invention was designed in just three hours to settle a debt to one of the many draftsmen he tasked with drawing up his patents Here's Ashley Hlebinsky with the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Miles C Collier founder of the Revs Institute tells the story of inventions that took us from our own legs to wheels horses bikes and cars Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tim Harford author of the bestselling book Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy shares the stories of three inventions that changed the way we live today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

GUEST STEVE MILLER author One Day NearerI recently watched a program on Fox News Channel that featured some of the sharpest conservative minds including Thomas Sowell Victor Davis Hanson and Mark Levin They were discussing the crumbling state of affairs in America and abroad with regard to overwhelming illegal immigration across our border a takeover of the government school system by a Marxist worldview crushing economic policies and inflation political corruption widespread anti-Israel sentiment and several more They detailed the problems accurately but I was left wondering what these intelligent men believe is going to happen in the future Do [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tim Harford author of the bestselling book Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy shares the stories of three inventions that changed the way we live today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Ever heard of The Sewing Hall of Fame Established in it recognizes people that have made ldquo a lasting impact on the home sewing industry with unique and innovative contributions through sewing education and product development rdquo It includes individuals like Martha Pullen inducted into the hall in who is described as ldquo a Proverbs woman who never failed to publicly acknowledge the source of her strength inspiration and blessings rdquo The Sewing Hall of Fame is a twenty-first-century invention but had it been around during the first century in Israel a woman named Tabitha might have been a lock [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories PEZ had great success where it was invented but changed its course after initially failing in America Shawn Peterson author of PEZ From Austrian Invention to American Icon shares the story of how this manual candy dispenser came to be Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the true story of the invention of Crayola crayons Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the public in he used multiple iPhones If one crashed or had another issue he secretly swapped it for another one He had to show off a specific set of functions in a certain order called the golden path But way back in another young inventor named Eli Whitney already known for his invention of the cotton gin in seized an opportunity to try to make his fortune Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky Ashley is the former co-host of Discovery [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories PEZ had great success where it was invented but changed its course after initially failing in America Shawn Peterson author of PEZ From Austrian Invention to American Icon shares the story of how this manual candy dispenser came to be Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the comic book superhero is an American invention Here to tell the story is WWII historian Jeffrey Johnson the author of Super-History Comic Book Superheroes and American Society Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in April of a ship that previously mattered very little to Guglielmo Marconi pulled up to a crowd of thousands in New York Harbor It was the Carpathia the ship that rescued over survivors from the ill-fated Titanic in large measure due to his invention--the wireless telegraph Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Contemporary culture values an easy life In fact many inventions are inspired by the desire to lighten the daily workload The Bible however urges us to resist idleness Learn what Proverbs teaches about laziness on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the public in he used multiple iPhones If one crashed or had another issue he secretly swapped it for another one He had to show off a specific set of functions in a certain order called the golden path But way back in another young inventor named Eli Whitney already known for his invention of the cotton gin in seized an opportunity to try to make his fortune Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky Ashley is the former co-host of Discovery [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone to the public in he used multiple iPhones If one crashed or had another issue he secretly swapped it for another one He had to show off a specific set of functions in a certain order called the golden path But way back in another young inventor named Eli Whitney already known for his invention of the cotton gin in seized an opportunity to try to make his fortune Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories from the bifocals to the cotton gin to the automobile to the iPhone America country has produced creations that make our lives better but sometimes we invent things with recreation and not productivity in mind Natascha Biebow author of The Crayon Man The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons is here to tell us the story of Edwin Binney Order her book here https www nataschbiebow com books at the end of the description for The Crayon Man Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for [... more]

Ramaswamy explains in his new book that we're a nation of victims now Black and white victims liberal and conservative men and women Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories relatively few women went with the initial stampedes to new mineral discoveries throughout the American frontiers None went unescorted to so many remote perilous places as Nellie Cashman or persisted until they were pushing age as Nellie did This is her story as told to us by Roger McGrath Chances are you know what Daisy is Based out of Arkansas but founded in Michigan this company is first of mind when someone mentions B B guns Joe Murfin tells the story of this truly American company Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories author Richard Rhodes shares the amazing story of Austria-born turned Hollywood movie star Hedy Lamarr She was known for her beauty but her accomplishments go far beyond her appearance including inventing what would become WiFi GPS and Bluetooth David and Zela Flor give us a look at what Blue Zone living in Loma Linda California is really like and how there way of clean living produces results you'd never imagine Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - Hedy Lamarr The s Bombshell Mind Behind Secure WiFi GPS And Bluetooth [... more]

After twice doing the Heimlich Maneuver on my wife I knew there had to be a better way I saw the Founder and CEO of LifeVac Arthur Lih discussing his company's amazing product - and I invited him to call the program As is usually the case with a product like this there's a moving story behind the invention Take a listen to Arthur - and make sure to get a LIFEVAC device for your home TODAY www lifevac net [... more]

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On this episode of Our American Stories Shawn Peterson shares the story of how the PEZ nbsp manual candy dispenser came to be Iris Jamahl Dunkle tells the story of Charmian Kittredge London in the first full length Biography written about her titled nbsp Charmian Kittredge London Trailblazer Author Adventurer Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - PEZ From Austrian Invention To American Icon - The Woman Behind Jack LondonSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Joy is coming again to the world but not in the form of a humble Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger And this time it's not coming quietly [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Greg Hengler tells us how time zones came to America Dennis Peterson shares memories of his Appalachian storytelling grandfather Steve Stoliar tells us how he met not one but two of Hollywood rsquo s greatest dance legends while working for Dick Cavett Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp Time Codes - Invention of Time Zones - Paw Summers Storyteller - nbsp My Hours with Fred Astaire and Gene KellySee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Alexandra Frost shares her secret to being a mother of four young active boys yet her home is cleaner than it was before she had kids After Diablos Southwest Grill was broken into owner Carl Wallace made a Facebook post with a job offer for the perpetrator To Carl's surprise the post quickly went viral bringing international attention to their store Kathleen Carlucci and Russ Gehrum of the Thomas Edison Center at Edison NJ tell the story of how Edison perfected light Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - [... more]

No one knows an invention better than the inventor himself No one ever heard Alexander Graham Bell say Excuse me would someone show me how to work this phone When God created the family He had in mind how the family works best And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore God's plan for families as he continues his series Home Sweet Home We'll discover more harmony in the home when we live in harmony with God's will Let's get started View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

In our cover story Lee Cowan tells an extraordinary tale of survival by a man who experienced locked-in syndrome Tracy Smith talks with Geena Davis about her advocacy to increase opportunities for women in media Martha Teichner steps onto Little Island in the Hudson River New York City's newest island David Pogue checks out Brooklyn's fabled Coney Island Dr Jon LaPook who lacks navigation skills finds out how people can hone a sense of direction and Mo Rocca meets the inventor of the Super Soaker Jane Pauley hosts this week's CBS Sunday Morning See Privacy Policy at https art com [... more]

There are very few events of the past that we could rightfully say changed the course of human history The invention of sliced bread People often say it's the greatest thing since sliced bread No Some might say air travel or telecommunications or penicillin Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the very moment when our sins were paid in full It's the singular event that had ETERNAL consequences And we'll consider what that event means for us View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written [... more]

Historians say the Atomic Age began on July when the first nuclear weapon was detonated in a remote desert of New Mexico But long before the invention of anything that could even see these tiny building blocks of the universe the Greek philosopher Democritus c bc ndash bc was exploring the existence and power of the atom Democritus comprehended more than he could see and atomic theory was the result The Scriptures tell us that the essence of faith is embracing what can rsquo t be seen Hebrews affirms ldquo Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and [... more]

Have you ever left the stove on Think about seniors families with special needs children who cook or maybe accidently leave a fork on the plate in a microwave There are many dangerous scenarios that can lead to kitchen fires Peter Thorpe a firefighter paramedic invented a product to help prevent these fires through his amazing invention FIREAVERT Enter the promo code CAREGIVER to receive an additional discount on this innovative solution to a need felt by so many caregivers USE PROMO CODE Caregiver [... more]

When Johannes Gutenberg combined the printing press with moveable type in he ushered in the era of mass communications in the West spreading learning into new social realms Literacy increased across the globe and new ideas produced rapid transformations in social and religious contexts Gutenberg produced the first-ever printed version of the Bible Prior to this Bibles were painstakingly hand-copied taking scribes up to a year to produce nbsp For centuries since the printing press has provided people like you and me the privilege of direct access to Scripture While we also have electronic versions available to us many of [... more]

Ted Koppel investigates White House directives granting vast powers to the president that are so secret even Congress cannot see them Erin Moriarty looks at the unprecedented demand for absentee ballots David Martin looks back at the failed hostage rescue mission in Iran Jane Pauley talks about recognizing signs of depression And Nancy Giles shares the cool story behind the invention of popsicles See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

Vaping Clearing the air Almanac The invention of carbon paper Cindy Adams' bold-faced life Love thy neighbor Helping Florence evacuees Kerry Washington on calling the shots Doris Kearns Goodwin on whether we are living in the worst of time See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

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Are angels real or just an invention of Hollywood Pastor Greg Laurie says the answer may surprise you Today Pastor Greg Laurie shows us God's plan for angels in the lives of believers Listen for some fascinating insight Support the show [... more]