Earmuffs: A Teen's Cure for Cold EarsHow a simple solution became a million-dollar idea.

From the show

The Secret Life of Objects

The invention of earmuffs began with a 15-year-old who was simply tired of his ears getting cold. Chester Greenwood's personal discomfort and ingenuity led him to create a device that not only solved his problem but also built a manufacturing empire and supplied U.S. soldiers in WWI. His story shows how a simple fix for an everyday annoyance can lead to a world-changing innovation, making you wonder what problems we currently tolerate that could be the next big thing.