The series stresses effects and origins of inventions and events, which have set off a chain reaction shaping the modern world. In this video, Burke shows how the corn cobs left over from corn flake production can be used in the production of furfan, which creates resin for bonding. The production of Busch beer is included as one of his links. The technology resulting from this is traced in the video to inventions such as the two piece Westinghouse light bulbs, bulletproof equipment, and diesel engines. Ideas that are shown to catalyze other ideas include good working conditions and statistics.
Viewers can learn how computers, golf balls, and calamine lotion are interconnected.
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