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 (relatively) okay, instead of screaming into a leather strap like it’s 1723.

Episode seven 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’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! segment, featuring a song of the same title written by Lynn Ahrens. The segment debuted as part of "America Rock", the third season of the Schoolhouse Rock series, in 1975. The song was performed by Grady Tate. It is about the Declaration of Independence and the reasons behind America's 4th of July celebration.

Song Credit: God Bless the U.S.A featuring Lee Greenwood, Home Free and The Singing Sergeants - https://youtu.be/gs0fxy8rHo8?si=imatTsO-X5OtwXXw

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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 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 across continents while watching movies and sipping bad coffee? Let’s get into it.

Episode six 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 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 shaped the cars we drive today.

Episode five 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 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 before humans ever existed. But harnessing electricity? That’s the real game-changer.

So, who actually invented electricity? Well, no single person did. Electricity isn’t something we create; it’s something we discovered and learned to control. That journey took centuries of curious minds, accidental breakthroughs, and a whole lot of trial and error. Let’s take a trip back in time to see how it all unfolded.

Episode four 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 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’s roll through history and break down the top 10 things people used before toilet paper and the fascinating evolution of this everyday essential!

Episode three 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 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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