Melanie Hall

Multimedia Journalist in Munich

Accidental inventions

What links key inventions such as teflon, synthetic dye, microwave ovens…and the slinky? Answer: they were all invented by accident.  This video I stumbled upon recently includes these serendipitous by-products in its showcase of 10 accidental inventions, all set to a rather toe-tapping soundtrack.  Other…

What’s in a byline?

Journalists are often told how important it is to ‘have a personal brand‘ in order to get your name out there. But what happens if your name changes? Does the journalist then have to start from scratch, with their former byline disappearing and taking their…

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