Time magazine ranked the 50 most influential gadgets. I reranked their list and figured out some odd exclusions.
Archive: Inventions
Scientists Trying to Cure Glaucoma Accidentally Found the Recipe For Perfect Pancakes Instead
One of the odder accidental discoveries in recent memory.
Kenny G Invented the Frappuccino? Plus 11 More Audacious Invention Claims by Musicians
Kenny G says he told Starbucks to make the Frappuccino. Much like Paul McCartney invented the photobomb, Prince invented the keytar, Lil Wayne invented bling and more.
11 People Who Invented Two Seemingly Unrelated and Random Things
The guy who invented Atari also founded Chuck E. Cheese; the guy who wrote Puff the Magic Dragon invented modern 3-D movies; and more.
11 Brilliant Inventions Made Out of Old Nintendos
People have turned Nintendos into toasters, doorbells, espresso machines, antiquated Palm Pilots and more.