Everyday Things Older Than You Think

Did you know vending machines were invented over 2000 years ago? And what object in your house actually dates back over 13 BILLION years? Welcome to Shima University - learn something new in every video! Corrections: 1. The Bahgdad Battery, as noted in the video, has not been definitively proven to have been a battery. These jars were more likely used to store scrolls and papyrus; though what’s more fascinating is that they were able to stumble across the early building blocks of a battery (or capacitor) back in ancient times, whether intentionally or not. 2. Though some Germans call TV static “Ameisenkrieg“, it’s more common to refer to it as “Schneegestöber“ which translates to a form of “snow“. Credits: Shima Prime Dolan All concerns or enquiries email enquiry@ Sources Intro/outro animation & character art by Ramalfont QUIZ ANSWERS: (Spoiler warning below!) 1. c) 2. a)