Invention Facts for Kids

Invention Facts for Kids

Who invented the internet? How does a microwave cook? The wild stories behind the inventions that run modern life.

Invention Facts for Kids
#1225Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: ENCYCLOPEDIAS!!!

Jun 18, 2026 · 10 min · Language & Communication

#1221

Who invented the Encyclopedia and Why?

Jun 12, 2026 · 23 min · Language & Communication

#1213Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: WATERSLIDES!!!

Jun 4, 2026 · 6 min · Inventions & Technology

#1211Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: Can scientists bring back dinosaurs???

Jun 2, 2026 · 8 min · Animals & Wildlife

#1206Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How do magnets work???

May 26, 2026 · 8 min · Earth & Nature

#1205

How and when was Toilet Paper invented?

May 25, 2026 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#1201Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How did humans invent letters???

May 19, 2026 · 9 min · Language & Communication

#1200

How does a Parachute let you jump out of a plane?

May 18, 2026 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#1179

Can you use a Wormhole to travel through time?

Apr 22, 2026 · 17 min · Space & The Universe

#1178Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How Does a TV work???

Apr 21, 2026 · 10 min · Inventions & Technology

#1165

How have Drones changed the world?

Apr 6, 2026 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Is there anything smaller than an Atom?

Apr 3, 2026 · 16 min · Health & Human Body

#1158

How is Paint made?

Mar 27, 2026 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#1141

How much power comes from a Battery?

Mar 9, 2026 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#1137

Are you using AI without even knowing it?

Mar 4, 2026 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#1110Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: MICROWAVE OVENS!!!

Feb 5, 2026 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

#1047

How does a Straw work?

Jan 28, 2026 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#1097

What's the difference between a Muppet and a Puppet?

Jan 21, 2026 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#1085

Can a Sword be a fashion accessory?

Jan 7, 2026 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#1080Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: CALENDARS!!!

Jan 1, 2026 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

#1075

Why are there 12 Months in a Year?

Dec 26, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#1071

Who invented the Teddy Bear?

Dec 22, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#1070

What was the first Video Game Console?

Dec 19, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#1066Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: Who invented the first battery???

Dec 16, 2025 · 6 min · Inventions & Technology

#1063

How did Dynamite cause the Nobel Peace Prize?

Dec 12, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#1036Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How does metal expand and shrink???

Nov 11, 2025 · 6 min · Inventions & Technology

#1035

Which Measurement System is better: Imperial or Metric?

Nov 10, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#1032Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: GUITARS!!!

Nov 6, 2025 · 4 min · Sound & Music

#1018Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: What are Bandaids made of?

Oct 21, 2025 · 8 min · Inventions & Technology

#1016

Are there any Countries that have Square Flags?

Oct 17, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#1011

How does Virtual Reality work?

Oct 13, 2025 · 16 min · Toys, Games & Sports

#988Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: Why are keyboards arranged as QWERTY?

Sep 16, 2025 · 10 min · Inventions & Technology

#986

Can a Telescope see backwards in time?

Sep 15, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#980

How does a Pencil write?

Sep 8, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#975Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How was the diaper invented???

Sep 2, 2025 · 11 min · Inventions & Technology

#967

What makes Jeans different than Pants?

Aug 22, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#958Smarty Q

SMARTY Q: How do glow sticks work???

Aug 12, 2025 · 10 min · Inventions & Technology

#952Smarty Q

Smarty Q: STAINED GLASS!!!

Aug 5, 2025 · 10 min · Inventions & Technology

#931

Why do Doorbells go Ding-Dong?

Jul 9, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#928Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: FIREWORKS!!!

Jul 3, 2025 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#909

Why are there 24 hours in a day?

Jun 6, 2025 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

#901

How does a Telephone work?

May 28, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#890

Why are Traffic Lights red, yellow & green?

May 14, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#888

What is Electricity made of?

May 12, 2025 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#878

Are Wigs made of Human Hair?

Apr 30, 2025 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#875

Are Drums the oldest musical instrument?

Apr 23, 2025 · 15 min · Sound & Music

#864

Which famous foods were invented Accidentally?

Apr 9, 2025 · 17 min · Food, Drinks & Nutrition

#863

How are Flavors invented?

Apr 7, 2025 · 16 min · Food, Drinks & Nutrition

#859

Why is Cardboard so strong?

Apr 2, 2025 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#857

How does a Dam create electricity?

Mar 28, 2025 · 16 min · Structures

#855Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: PARACHUTES!!!

Mar 27, 2025 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#844Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: EDISON!!!

Mar 13, 2025 · 4 min · Famous People & Groups

#843

Why do we change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time?

Mar 12, 2025 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#842

How does an Umbrella keep from getting soaking wet?

Mar 10, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#836

What was the first Movie?

Feb 28, 2025 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#822

Do Alligators really live in the Sewer?

Feb 12, 2025 · 16 min · Animals & Wildlife

#810

Who invented the Pillow?

Jan 24, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#799

Who invented the Smartphone?

Jan 10, 2025 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#797Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: ACCIDENTAL INVENTIONS!!!

Jan 9, 2025 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#796

How do Vending Machines work?

Jan 8, 2025 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#792Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: REFLECTIONS!!!

Jan 2, 2025 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#775

How does an Elevator work?

Dec 11, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#769

Why do your Socks always go missing?

Dec 2, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#765

Why did people stop wearing Hats all the time?

Nov 27, 2024 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#760Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: Toothbrushes!!!

Nov 21, 2024 · 4 min · Health & Human Body

#754

Can people Teleport?

Nov 13, 2024 · 17 min · Transportation

#753

How was Scuba diving invented?

Nov 11, 2024 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

#734Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: CAMPING!!!

Oct 17, 2024 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#724Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: VIRTUAL REALITY!!!

Oct 3, 2024 · 4 min · Toys, Games & Sports

#702

Did the earliest Underwear only cover the front?

Sep 4, 2024 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#681

Can a Satellite spy on you?

Aug 7, 2024 · 18 min · Space & The Universe

#676Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: ATOMS!!!

Aug 1, 2024 · 4 min · Health & Human Body

#671

What makes your eyes turn red in a Swimming Pool?

Jul 24, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#643

How did Plastic change the world?

Jun 17, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#633

What are Elements?

Jun 3, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#518

How does Solar Power make electricity?

May 15, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#616

Which came first, Escalators or Elevators?

May 10, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#612

How does a Seatbelt save lives?

May 6, 2024 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#609

Trust Trivia: TOOTH BRUSHING!!!

May 2, 2024 · 5 min · Health & Human Body

#601

Were Parachutes invented before Airplanes?

Apr 19, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#598

What did people use before Toilet Paper?

Apr 17, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#581

Was Money always coins & paper bills?

Mar 25, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#559

What are Crayons made of?

Feb 23, 2024 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#556

How does a Drone work?

Feb 21, 2024 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#540Trusty Trivia

Trusty Trivia: INVENTIONS!!!

Jan 25, 2024 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#535

What is Paint made of?

Jan 17, 2024 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#522

How do Batteries power your video game controller?

Dec 27, 2023 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#491

How did Popcorn become the #1 movie snack?

Nov 6, 2023 · 17 min · Food, Drinks & Nutrition

#478

How is Glass made?

Oct 16, 2023 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#467

Why do we all belong to the Atoms Family?

Sep 27, 2023 · 17 min · Health & Human Body

#464Trusty Trivia

TRUSTY TRIVIA: ELECTRICITY!!!

Sep 21, 2023 · 4 min · Inventions & Technology

#458

Why is a Teddy Bear called a Teddy Bear?

Sep 13, 2023 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

#451Trusty Trivia

TRUSTY TRIVIA: TIME ZONES!

Aug 31, 2023 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

#442Trusty Trivia

TRUSTY TRIVIA: SCUBA!

Aug 17, 2023 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

#440

Was March once the first month?

Aug 14, 2023 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#438

TRUSTY TRIVA: CAMPING!

Aug 10, 2023 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

#428

Why doesn't the USA fully use the Metric system?

Jul 26, 2023 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#408

Why are most Flags rectangular?

Jun 14, 2023 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

#407

Are your Bones actually stronger than steel?

Jun 12, 2023 · 15 min · Health & Human Body

#404

Why is an electric car named after Nikola Tesla?

Jun 5, 2023 · 16 min · Famous People & Groups

#384

Why are Blue Jeans blue?

Apr 19, 2023 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

#382

What are Crayons made of?

Apr 14, 2023 · 5 min · Inventions & Technology

What have Telescopes taught us about the origins of the Universe?

Mar 22, 2023 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

Why are most Pencils yellow?

Mar 10, 2023 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

What will the Cars of the Future be like?

Feb 27, 2023 · 13 min · Transportation

Who invented Time as we know it today?

Jan 30, 2023 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

Where does Electricity come from?

Jan 11, 2023 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

How does a tree become Paper?

Dec 19, 2022 · 16 min · Earth & Nature

How does candy get its Flavor?

Nov 21, 2022 · 16 min · Food, Drinks & Nutrition

Do beaver Dams generate electricity?

Nov 16, 2022 · 16 min · Animals & Wildlife

Are Space Aliens listening out for us?

Nov 2, 2022 · 17 min · Myths & Legends

How many different types of Animation are there?

Oct 28, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Does Camping actually make your brain happier?

Oct 19, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

What did people do before… Toilets?

Oct 12, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Which came first... the knife, spoon or fork?

Oct 10, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Why is it bad luck to open an Umbrella indoors?

Oct 5, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

How do Movies trick your brain?

Sep 21, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Can you go back in Time?

Aug 29, 2022 · 16 min · Space & The Universe

How do they build super tall buildings?

Aug 1, 2022 · 16 min · Structures

Were the first Pillows...rocks?

Jul 29, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

What makes Smartphones so smart?

Jul 20, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Why are there Fireworks on the 4th of July?

Jul 4, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Was Ben Franklin the richest man in America?

Jun 29, 2022 · 16 min · Famous People & Groups

Why don't you fly out of a Water Slide?

Jun 3, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do your Socks always go missing?

May 27, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

How much air does a Scuba tank hold?

May 20, 2022 · 19 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do your fingers get wrinkly in the pool or bathtub?

Mar 23, 2022 · 16 min · Health & Human Body

What does the Periodic Table of the Elements do?

Mar 18, 2022 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

Are Plastics destroying the Earth??

Mar 16, 2022 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

How does a microwave oven heat up your Hot Pockets?

Mar 7, 2022 · 15 min · Inventions & Technology

Was there really a time when cars didn't have seatbelts?

Feb 23, 2022 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

Which money is dirtier - coins or dollar bills?

Jan 28, 2022 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do kids need Braces on their teeth?

Jan 24, 2022 · 13 min · Health & Human Body

Special Episode: Space Camp!

Jan 13, 2022 · 7 min · Space & The Universe

Why are sneakers called... 'sneakers'?

Jan 3, 2022 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

How did Monopoly become one of the most popular games of all time?

Dec 29, 2021 · 16 min · Toys, Games & Sports

How did Cavemen help invent NERF toys?

Dec 20, 2021 · 15 min · Toys, Games & Sports

What happens to your trash after you throw it out?

Dec 10, 2021 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

What makes a Mirror a mirror?

Dec 6, 2021 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

Do Emojis count as a language?

Nov 24, 2021 · 15 min · Language & Communication

What is Glass made of?

Nov 3, 2021 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

Can you imagine a time before humans cooked their food?

Oct 18, 2021 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

Can everyday objects suddenly EXPLODE???

Oct 4, 2021 · 15 min · Inventions & Technology

Can you make complex drum beats... with your mouth?

Sep 24, 2021 · 16 min · Sound & Music

Why do you need to brush your baby teeth that are going to fall out?

Sep 22, 2021 · 14 min · Health & Human Body

How can you make cool Movie Sound Effects using everyday items at home?

Sep 6, 2021 · 15 min · Sound & Music

Is it possible to build a Transformers car/robot... in real life?

Sep 3, 2021 · 17 min · Toys, Games & Sports

Did you know the Calendar we all use is full of... mistakes?

Aug 27, 2021 · 18 min · Inventions & Technology

How is an Opera a lot like a Marvel Movie, pop music, and Star Wars?

Aug 25, 2021 · 15 min · Sound & Music

Were early guitar strings really made out of... cow guts?!?

Aug 6, 2021 · 15 min · Sound & Music

Did Nikola Tesla invent a Death Beam to try and end all wars?

Jul 16, 2021 · 16 min · Famous People & Groups

How do Fireworks explode into Smiley Faces?

Jul 2, 2021 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

How do vaccines make you safe from diseases?

May 24, 2021 · 17 min · Inventions & Technology

How soon until cars can fly?

May 7, 2021 · 13 min · Transportation

What did people write on before paper?

Apr 14, 2021 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Which eating utensil was once considered... evil?

Mar 22, 2021 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do we need braces to straighten our teeth?

Feb 17, 2021 · 13 min · Health & Human Body

Why is an hour 60 minutes?

Feb 15, 2021 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

Did Leonardo da Vinci invent the original Batmobile?

Feb 1, 2021 · 16 min · Famous People & Groups

What's Cooking?

Jan 25, 2021 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

How did waffles help create sneakers?

Jan 20, 2021 · 14 min · Inventions & Technology

How was radiation discovered?

Jan 11, 2021 · 14 min · Famous People & Groups

What causes things to explode?

Jan 1, 2021 · 15 min · Inventions & Technology

How does a microwave oven work?

Dec 28, 2020 · 16 min · Inventions & Technology

How does a guitar work?

Dec 9, 2020 · 16 min · Sound & Music

How did mirrors come from volcanoes?

Nov 30, 2020 · 15 min · Inventions & Technology

Why do you have to brush your teeth?

Oct 30, 2020 · 14 min · Health & Human Body

How did Thomas Edison invent more than 1,000 things?

Oct 26, 2020 · 13 min · Famous People & Groups

How do movie sound effects work?

Oct 23, 2020 · 14 min · Sound & Music