Imagine a world without cars, planes, or even reliable generators. Hard to picture, right? For centuries, humanity dreamed of harnessing explosive power for motion. From gunpowder experiments to steam innovations, the journey was long and often explosive. Join us as we ignite the story of the internal combustion engine – the revolutionary invention that literally put the world on wheels and transformed every aspect of modern life. Discover the brilliant minds, the groundbreaking patents, and the fiery failures that paved the way for the power plants under our hoods today.