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What invention doesn't get a lot of attention but has made a huge positive impact on the world?

MyLiege 7 July 19
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Gravity

Salo Level 7 July 26, 2018
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the alphabet.

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Teflon thanks to the 1960'space program. Plus many other technological advancements that came out of that program.

t1nick Level 8 July 19, 2018
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Allergy medicine

Hermit Level 7 July 19, 2018
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Transistor

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Vaccination programs. We live in a world without smallpox. Amazeballs

Livia Level 6 July 19, 2018
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A/C electric as opposed to D/C electric. We do take our access to electricity for granted till it goes out.

Yes, Edison pushed for D.C. in the homes,but A.C. won out, as it's far cheaper to raise and lower A.C. than D.C. for transmissions lines.

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Water heater. Access to running hot water is HUGE.

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Naugahyde

azzow2 Level 9 July 19, 2018
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Indoor plumbing

The Toilet An unspoken History:


The surprising truth of open defecation in India | Sangita Vyas | TEDxWalledCity:

Is India one of Trump's referenced 'shit hole countries'.

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Holy water. To ward vampires that is.

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Coffee grinder, matches, history books, dog collars (pets not vicars), dog collars (vicars not pets), plectra, tea cups, jigsaw puzzles, electric blankets, washing lines, plastic cutlery, scarves, door handles, traffic lights, TV remote controls, kinder suprises, toilet rolls...

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The razor blade

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Viagra was a moving development.

If you needed it..........

@Walter1968 -- Is that not the case for most things?

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Vibrator

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The internal combustion engine.

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written language

weeman Level 7 July 19, 2018
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Central heating and air conditioning.

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Wheel.

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GPS, Glonas, and Galileo satellites

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Milkshakes. Ever see anyone unhappy when having a milkshake?

@DotB Would a person having a Frappe get unhappy if someone called it a milkshake?

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Electrical energy from whatever source.

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duct tape

Definitely!

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Tesla free energy systems.

Etre Level 7 July 19, 2018
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