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Before the internet and smartphones, there was one invention that made it all possible: the printing press. In this episode, I dive into how Gutenberg’s 15th-century machine revolutionized the world — turning handwritten scrolls into mass-produced books, boosting literacy, fueling revolutions, and changing the course of human history.

Find out:

• Why monks used to copy books by hand (yep, for real)
• How wine helped invent modern prin...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes — Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione.

Today, we’re talking about something that’s so normal now, you probably never stop to think about how insanely cool it actually is. I'm talking about the telephone — the invention that let us talk to someone miles away… without shouting.

Episode eight of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

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Today’s episode is part of my Top 10 Inventions of All Time series — and I’ve got a wild one for you.

This invention doesn’t fly. It doesn’t light up. It doesn’t connect to the internet. But if you’ve ever had your wisdom teeth yanked out, your appendix removed, or even a baby delivered — you owe a big thank-you to this miracle.

I’m talking about anesthesia — the invention that lets you sleep through surgery and wake up feeling (rela...

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I’m your host Mike Maione, and today we’ve got a special holiday bonus episode.

So flip your hamburgers, grab your grilled corn, light that citronella candle, and let’s talk about something explosive… no, not your uncle’s political rants — I’m talkin’ FIREWORKS.

CREDITS:

Song Credit: Schoolhouse Rock - Fireworks
Fireworks" is a Schoolhouse Rock...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes — Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and this is the 6th stop in our Top 10 Inventions series.

Today, we’re talking about an invention that let us rise above traffic, mountains, and oceans—yep, we’re talking about the airplane.

Once upon a time, flight was just a fantasy… now it’s as routine as ordering pizza. But how did we get from dreams of wings to flying ac...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today we’re hitting the gas on an episode all about one of the greatest inventions in human history—the automobile!

From steam-powered contraptions to high-tech electric vehicles, the journey of the automobile is a fascinating ride through history. But where did it all begin? Buckle up as we explore the key moments that sha...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione.

Today, we’re diving into an invention so fundamental to our modern world that it’s hard to imagine life without it—electricity!

Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "Wait, wasn’t electricity always around?" And yes, in a sense, it was. Lightning, static shocks, and even electric eels have been throwing sparks since be...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—snack-size bytes of tech, science, and more! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re diving into a topic that everyone uses but no one really thinks about—until they run out!

That’s right, we’re talking about toilet paper. It’s an invention so crucial to modern hygiene that imagining life without it is… well, pretty uncomfortable. But trust me, before toilet paper, things were a lot worse. So, let’...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today, we’re rolling into the second episode of our Top 10 Inventions series.

Trust me, this one is a big deal—literally! We’re talking about the wheel, one of humanity’s greatest and most revolutionary inventions.

Episode two of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today we’re kicking off our Top 10 Inventions series with something that isn’t just an invention—it’s the invention that made all other inventions possible: Fire.

Episode one of my personal top ten inventions of all time series!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re diving into a classic phrase we’ve all heard: April showers bring May flowers. Where did it come from? Is there science behind it? And why does this rhyme still hold true centuries later? Let’s dig in! See what I did there?

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of failed inventions, and boy, do I have a wild one for you: the Ford Nucleon, a nuclear-powered car that never left the drawing board.

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes — Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione.

On this episode, we’re diving into the life and legacy of one of history’s most brilliant minds: George Washington Carver. You might know him as the “Peanut Guy,” but trust me, his contributions go way beyond peanut butter. So, grab a snack and settle in because we’re unpacking a story full of curiosity, perseverance, and inn...

Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re diving into the magical world of rainbows! What makes them so colorful? How do they form? Let's find out together!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes — Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re dialing into one of the most transformative inventions of the 20th century: the cell phone. It all started in April 1973 with a single phone call that changed the world. Let’s dive in!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host Mike Maione.

Today, we’re flipping the switch on a bright topic: the evolution of the light bulb. How did humanity go from candles and gas lamps to the LEDs we rely on today? Let’s dive in!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More! I’m your host, Mike Maione, and today we’re diving into something you encounter every day, but probably haven’t thought much about—the names of the months of the year!

Since it’s April, we’ll also give this springtime month a little extra love. So, buckle up, nerds—it’s time for a calendar history crash course!

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes—snack-sized bytes of tech, science, and more! I’m your host, Mikaly Maione. Today’s topic is one for the ages—literally.

We’re diving into the story behind the invention of the time machine. That’s right, time travel. It’s not just the stuff of sci-fi; it’s real, and the history of how it came to be is as strange as it is fascinating. Let’s jump in.

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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, snack-size bytes of tech, science, and more! I’m your host, Mike Maione. Today, we’re diving into one of the most fascinating and fundamental topics in human understanding: time itself. What is it? How did humans start measuring it? And how has our concept of time evolved over, well… time? Let’s find out!

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