Gold, the shiny precious metal that has been cherished through all recorded time, is vital to the modern world; if gold was suddenly stripped away, the technological and cultural world would be left reeling.

The world is literally buzzing with insects; bees, spiders and insects of all shapes and sizes touch every aspect of life, they're the essential workers that pollinate food, clean up the dead and are an integral part of the ecosystem.

Glass brought light into homes and put the world into focus; people use glass to protect ourselves, cure disease, and create artistic masterpieces.

The fundamental creation of the wheel helps shape the human experience, but if the wheel suddenly stopped working and society lost the greatest, game-changing accomplishments made using wheel technology, the world would be different.

Examining the history of cats and dogs and how they have been helpful companions to humankind all over the globe.