What Are The Top Five Inventions?

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The discussion centers on identifying the top inventions of all time, with participants sharing diverse opinions and suggestions. Key inventions mentioned include the clock, Indo-Arab counting system, energy storage, universal education, and the atomic bomb. Other notable contributions highlight the significance of the printing press, written language, radio, computers, and the internet for their roles in communication and information sharing. The wheel, combustion engines, and various mathematical concepts are also emphasized for their foundational impact on technology and society. Participants humorously suggest unconventional inventions like toilet paper and the George Foreman grill, showcasing a lighthearted approach to the topic. Overall, the conversation reflects a blend of serious and playful considerations about the inventions that have shaped human progress.
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Evo said:
portable hair dryer


:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

Girls... :rolleyes:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
:smile: :smile: :smile: I bought one of those for Tsu and she looked at me like I had given her a set of wrenches

I'd be pretty pleased with a set of wrenches, and which red-blooded male wouldnt?? Useful to wrench things and to club people. The perfect gift for me. :biggrin:
 

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