Reinventors
Matt Hunter and Jeremy MacPherson take on the challenge of reinventing yesterday's ideas and blueprints and bringing them to life in today's world to see how the designs hold up. From solar crematoriums to incinerating toilets, Matt and Jeremy use their knowledge and craftsmanship to revive some wild inventions and decide if their patents are approved.
Matt Hunter and Jeremy MacPherson take on the challenge of reinventing yesterday's ideas and blueprints and bringing them to life in today's world to see how the designs hold up. From solar crematoriums to incinerating toilets, Matt and Jeremy use their knowledge and craftsmanship to revive some wild inventions and decide if their patents are approved.
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