In 1982, while experimenting with a new type of heat pump, Lonnie Johnson accidentally created what would become one of the best-selling toys in the world — the Super Soaker. The invention went on to generate billions in revenue, bringing endless fun to kids everywhere. 🌊💦
But Johnson’s story didn’t end there — decades later, he discovered he wasn’t receiving the royalties owed to him. After taking legal action against Hasbro, the parent company of Nerf and Super Soaker, he won a $73 million settlement in 2013 for unpaid earnings.
His journey is a reminder that even brilliant innovators sometimes have to fight for the credit — and compensation — they deserve. 💪🏾✨
Source: @thishowthingswork
