Former NASA Engineer Turned Super Soaker Inventor Just Got Very Rich

Former NASA Engineer Turned Super Soaker Inventor Just Got Very Rich

Lonnie Johnson’s having a good week. The former NASA engineer just won $73 million in a royalties dispute with the toymaker Hasbro for inventing the Super Soaker, the coolest toy you ever had growing up. The lawsuit also covered royalties for Nerf which Johnson also masterminded because he is awesome.

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The Super Soaker Was Invented by a Former NASA Engineer

The Super Soaker Was Invented by a Former NASA Engineer

Long ago and far away in a place called the 1980s, a man with a dream and a uniquely excellent knowledge of fluid dynamics decided to quit his day job designing rocket ships and design the world’s best ever water gun instead. For that, we thank you Lonnie Johnson.

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This Summer’s Best Water Gun [Video]

It’s hot out, which naturally pushes us towards soaking one another with jets of cold water. Maybe you want a summertime arsenal for your kids, or maybe you’re just… youthful. Regardless, here’s the best new water gun. More »