Episode 51: Roller Skates And Atomic Power
John Joseph Merlin created automata, musical inst…
The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families · Mick Sullivan
December 22, 202035m 28s
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Show Notes
John Joseph Merlin created automata, musical instruments, clocks, and one of the first pairs of roller skates. His roller skate debut was pretty tragic (and hilarious). A.C. Gilbert was a magician turned toymaker who created some important and lasting toys, and also some incredibly dangerous ones.