The Curious Contraption
Everyday inventions. Extraordinary stories.
What is this?
Short quizzes about the inventions that shaped everyday life: how they started, who made them, and how much older (or younger) they are than you think.
Every episode asks one question, gives you a few clues and a few seconds to think, then reveals the answer and the story behind it.
Can you guess the year?
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New quizzes every week on social media.
How we work
Dates and facts are checked against independent historical sources. Some visuals are created with the help of AI tools. If we get something wrong, tell us and we will correct it.