The stories behind these famous inventions are (almost) as incredible as the inventions themselves. From the Xray to the Super Soaker, we're covering 13 amazing inventions and the stories of their creation.

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0:00 Threepoint seat belt
1:32 Pizza box & pizza saver
3:08 Microwave
4:33 Xray photography
5:45 Blood banks
6:53 Super Soaker
8:09 Space telescopes
8:55 The Pill
10:13 Flush toilets
11:36 Radio
12:47 Lightbulb
13:44 The Walkman
14:40 Suspension bridges


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