How These Everyday Things Were Invented

The 20th century was a time of great innovation. From the automobile to the personal computer, inventors used their imaginations and skills to create products that have had an indelible impact on human existence. And we are thankful for their ingenuity. There have also been inventors who put their minds to devising all manner of sugary, silly and simply strange things. Sure, we could live without cotton candy, the Super Soaker and those inflatable tubes that flail about in front of car dealerships-but how much fun would that be? Today, we pay tribute to all those inventors that make life all the more exciting.
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[@ecksem]

Nakamats confidence is truly inspiring

[@mdnght5152]

That Japanese grandpa took the spotlight.

[@nikhits1334]

Dr. Nakamats is a heckin anime character

[@alexanderpak9810]

Nikhit S he is a liar

[@Krampus64]

Nah he’s just a pirate

[@no_enerji]

Japanese national treasure

[@kristinusvincent7890]

Nakamats: give me an idea or i'll drown you in a swimming pool
Brain: ok man chill here's a plan

[@SkyroofNova72]

A dentist created cotton candy? Talk about job security.

[@jaimedelgado7529]

It's supply and demand.

[@Wanking_wanker]

It was a ploy to boost his profits

[@thedolphin3218]

Person: So how many patents do you have?
Japanese Grandpa: yes

[@tosht2515]

I didn't know the inflatable tube guy was called a *_tall boy._* Cool. Thanks GBS.

[@JohnDoe-fe9zx]

th-cam.com/video/k8Ap-fHt1_s/w-d-xo.html

[@gabri_maybe]

There's a *tall boi* waving you in tthe distance

[@nekokna]

i thought those were called noodleboys

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Great, inspirational video. I met Dr. Nakamats during the early 1980's at a computer graphics convention, where he was even then tauted for his computer-related inventions. He seemed a rather eccentric and productive inventor, even amongst the most eccentric inventors. And having been in the patent law field since 1980, I've seen all sorts of eccentric inventors.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Dr. Yoshiro Nakamats is a wonderful old man. Live stronger Dr! You're the best inventor. Bless your kind soul.

[@user-qz4bn2ui5t]

Conspiracy: James Morrison invented Fairy Floss so more people would go to him with cavities.

[@nathanielneal6213]

PLOT TWIST

[@johnsonprabu3278]

Dr Nakamats truly made my day what an inspiring story ! Finding a person like him is very very rare these days !

[@nickcapobianco3502]

Mr. Nakamats is life goals. Wish i could meet the guy in person i bet he would be really fun to hang out with and drink wine and talk.

[@EikottXD]

Do you speak Japanese?

[@_The_Lemon_Man]

"The nail that sticks out, gets hammered down"😹😂😹😂..
Epic dialogue.. Dr. Nakamatsu, you're 91 years old and you rock🤘..

[@WarriorZ676]

Dr. Nakamats is AWESOME!

[@kbee8517]

Lonnie Johnson is so interesting! A supergenius who created the super soaker? Why haven't I heard of him before

[@duchi882]

*"Don't forget to Floss"*
Don't do that.
_Don't summon Fortnite kids here_

[@kristinusvincent7890]

A kid with a backpack: wassup

[@gabbuenaventura5039]

You're literally every video I see even ml

[@melissabarnes2094]

Dr Nakamats is the sweetest person ever. Warmed my heart

[@Blazarrer]

Yeah because I love my normal everyday wacky waving inflatable arms tube man. I can’t live without it.

[@ZiRR0]

Why was there a Great Big Story ad before this video?

[@mattquaye9682]

Dentists gotta make sure there’s a steady flow of customers some how

[@fired09]

Nobody:
Nine year olds when they see a gold bathroom: oMg I WaNt ThAt

[@thysquid2157]

That isn’t nobody then is it?

[@fired09]

Oops! I made a typo, it's meant to be "every nine year old"

[@gabri_maybe]

Every Nine year old ever

[@coahomma6794]

Lonnie Johnson you absolute GENIUS

[@juljac5204]

Yo dawg, rn i see the ad of the gbs ad while i'm waiting for the gbs video comes out, so that means i actually watch gbs on gbs video on gbs channel
Gbs: Great Big Story

[@florisanogueira4681]

Why did we stopped calling fairy floss to cotton candy?!

[@thiscouldbebetter]

So muggles will buy it

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

I hope to invent a way to keep people out of my forest

[@wsbys]

Just Some Bigfoot With Internet Access Could you tell me where your forest is? Asking for a friend

[@Hi_there11828]

lmao

[@volcanocollins9845]

Omg he strikes again

[@TheDisquietingNight]

Fallen leaves-covered Bear Traps?

[@_The_Lemon_Man]

You've got internet access, so send me your location. It will be fun😜😹

[@Bubbles00]

Dr. Nakamats should just start experimenting with LSD for inspiration. It worked for the Beatles

[@kaing5074]

Considering that his age exceeds some of the members combined, I'd think that his methods are much better for longevity...

[@casualcouch9459]

@@kaing5074 might be true but ow

[@collat946]

I literally got an ad about great big story before watching this video

[@infomatters.]

I got a Great Big Story Ad on a Great Big Story Video.

[@ians713]

There is a full length documentary about Dr Nakamats, i watched it a few years ago. He is nuts but very interesting.

[@mr.snippy]

Dr. Nakamats is an absolute boss!!

[@gunjanmehta5102]

Amazing Video. Make more of the same videos about inventions and innovations.

[@Czargonaut]

I got a add for great big story, on a great big story video

[@jett2333]

I love how I had a great big story ad before this

[@akoy7180]

Wow!!! Cool stuff

[@granthkhetan7754]

I got a great big story ad on a great big story video

[@d.w.1986]

Dr. Nakamats is the best. Love this very inspirational video, it made my day!

[@PatricioRey_]

11:02 “I am Young”. OK BOOMER

[@prinsesa3359]

Patricio Reynoso he’s in the silent generation not baby boomer generation.

[@royhutauruk2432]

@@prinsesa3359 r\woooosh

[@prinsesa3359]

@@royhutauruk2432 bruh i got the joke it’s just used wrong smh

[@royhutauruk2432]

@@prinsesa3359 ok(I said woosh for comedy)

[@ratman_jr5308]

I got a great big story ad while watching a great big story video

[@oneonethreeonethree]

did i just get an ad for great big story on a great big story video

[@trinidadandtobago7098]

Dr Peter minshell that's the way of saying it from my blessed island of the republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the world!!🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🔥🔥

[@sendhelp5219]

I had a great big story ad on a great big story video.

[@watchdealer11]

Am I the only one who's already heard the dentist inventing cotton candy fast a hundred times?!

[@cheetahjammerplaysaj591]

watchdealer11 nope

[@heavytf2742]

the nasa made the super soaker a thermoelectric converter and the bloody m60
EPIC

[@JustMarty]

Works on stealth bomber, invents super soaker in his off time.

[@beauaqeil6410]

I love your vids

[@tommustang269]

8:05 my favourite part, what a montage.

[@beatsbykana]

thanks lonnie! you invented such a huge part of my childhood! haha

[@futaim__alali]

why would I need a notebook underwater ?

[@fearsomefawkes6724]

So you can invent something in the moment before you almost drown. Weren't you watching.

[@futaim__alali]

@@fearsomefawkes6724 oppssy

[@JoJo-tm6ty]

I got a great big story ad, on this video xD

[@sacredanimationshd6142]

When he said he was diagnosed with one year to live I was like
oh shit
But when he said that was five years ago I was like
*OH SHIT*

[@TechnoYacy]

Just got a great big story ad on this video 0-0

[@D34DS00N]

what an underrated channel

[@MubashirAR]

I think Injust saw a great big story ad on a great big story video..

[@icanbeursupermansk7486]

Awesome nakamatu

[@clown1xx682]

Idk how but i got a great big story ad while wtaching this

[@408david2]

Literally got an Great big story ad before this video.

[@kanaki7428]

*clicks on great big story's video, a great big story ad plays before the video.*
;-; this cant be a coincidence or somekind of system right?

[@Testacabeza]

Dr. Nakamats brought me happiness today.

[@Falo-nf4gq]

Ngl that grandad be inventing stuff and be lookin kinda fresh doe

[@duckslemon]

I got a great big story ad before this

[@bostonleighty4174]

when you get an ad for great big story on a great big story video

[@michaelmole5435]

Fairy floss men are very smart instant candy spun 70% air ugh awesome!!!

[@khannary690]

Me : watches great big story
Ad : an ad about great big story?

[@ivin-pz4ql]

I got a great big story as in this great big story video

[@jay-virm]

I just got a Great Big Story ad at the start of the video. It was the one with the lego arm.

[@UntrackedEndorphins]

I'm sure I saw this before, are you reposting to add and ad?

[@albear972]

4:42 *Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man!*
*Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man!*
*Wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man!*

[@penguinkothe8323]

_tall bois_

[@Alex-dj1os]

I was actually saying that while watching

[@kennymccormick8077]

*bruh, I just got a ad about ‘Great Big Story’ ..... I can’t right now*

[@myreissilly]

I saw a Great Big Story ad on this lmao

[@didimdimitri]

Before I watch this a great big story ad showed up.

[@breakfastbacon3764]

While going to watch this video, a Great Big Story ad popped up.

[@devapath5280]

*Makes cotton candy*
Dentist job: *Stonks*

[@excaliburden2641]

GUYS I GOT A GREAT BIG STORY AD BEFORE A GREAT BIG STORY VIDEO!

[@ellafaustino8489]

Grandpa be flexin with his golden bathroom

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Who is the actor that plays the dentist James Morrison? He's cute!

[@eesunky4050]

i got a add from great big story

[@roengoer3134]

I Just had a great big story add on this video

[@NiffirgkcaJ]

That "dentist" is really cute IMO.

[@superkiddopro1839]

I just got a great big story ad

[@bmanjoe2795]

I got your add on this vid

[@mllee479]

when i was like 5 or 6 i would always be so scared when i saw that inflatable dude
idk what i saw but ye

[@moonshade99]

This dentist had to invent a candy to keep in dentist business

[@MammothMoo]

Hi (sorry for the bad English).

[@BijBijTCG]

@@nasihijau9250 it's a reddit joke

[@todyrodgers1169]

Nice(Sorry for the bad English)

[@randomshitpost3826]

I no know england

[@mast3rmatteo]

Song list? Beautiful music

[@aesthetxoly]

Wow I saw an on this video that's was great big syory

[@oldghost3553]

Oh yeah well I patented the patent

[@HeliotropeWork]

“Made possible by....” is so much better than the “inspired by Genesis”.

[@galbadral1347]

I got a great big story ad

[@martys1277]

I got a GBS add on a GBS video

[@markarthcityguard8637]

I got an ad of this channel on this video

[@peteryeung111]

Good things happen when you're obsessed with anything inflatable.

[@ivannovotny4552]

Dr. Nakamats also "invented" immortality...

[@thysquid2157]

Damn, Dr. Nakamats is a chad.

[@SkyLoreking]

you are a genius

[@veruvados7441]

Lol before this vid there was an add by great big story

[@jordanwolfgramm7944]

Plot twist: james is actually just a little kid in a adult suit

[@andif.izdiharuddien9372]

Benjamin button disease ? Haha.

[@ramman8012]

ok, but like I got a Great Big Story ad before the vid started.

[@avar4045]

I got a ad for this channel on this channel

[@ilovevittorino]

I'm early! 2 minutes since release

[@dragoonlagoon1259]

The gold bathroom this the bane of my existence cause no phone on toilet