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07-22-2008, 06:23 PM
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Advanced Tweet Mechanic
Adamantium Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Yesterday's Future...
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Originally Posted by madjazz
Change Television to Telephone or combine Computer and Internet
Electric Light belongs on the list for what that meant to society.
Movable Type Printing Press belongs on the list for how that put books (and therefore access to knowledge) in the hands of more than just the rich.
If The Pill is considered an invention, the Small Pox Vaccine or the Polio Vaccine probably saved more lives and made more of an impact on the world at large.
Interesting topic.
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And I think radio should be on there somewhere - without this invention, television wouldnt have come next.
And what about the invention of plastic? Its in every single thing on the planet earth.
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07-22-2008, 06:24 PM
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Mod Assassin
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Makena's Kennel.
Posts: 33,959
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The wheel
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07-22-2008, 07:44 PM
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ROT Minister of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Old School, Texas
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TNovak
You liked Highway to Hell better?
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"ThunderStruck"... 
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07-22-2008, 07:58 PM
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It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere.
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 4,513
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbr3bagshotrow
And as for #2, the pill, is that Viagra? LOL
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ziiiiiiiiiiiinnnnng!!!
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07-22-2008, 07:59 PM
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It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere.
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 4,513
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sliced bread 
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07-22-2008, 10:26 PM
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Ultimates
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia area
Posts: 9,744
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My top 3 are:
The Toothbrush
Pumbing (indoor & outdoor)
Air Conditioning
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07-22-2008, 10:28 PM
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Seattle Area
Posts: 282
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Speech
The written word
Medicine
The Wheel
Irrigation, agriculture
The Forge
Mathematics
Transport (Cart, Boat, Balloon, Airplane) - Ya I cheated
Harness of Electricity
The Cell-phone.
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07-22-2008, 10:35 PM
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Minister of ROT
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Houston, TX
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interesting lists but i think SOAP/DISINFECTANTS should be on there list somewhere. life is a lot better with it.
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07-23-2008, 03:47 AM
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ROT Minister of Scientific Emergency Management
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Where the best steaks are served.
Posts: 7,472
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Quote:
Originally Posted by michaelt
Speech
The written word
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We didn't invent speech, it's something that developed while human evolved with time.
And have to agree with written language.
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07-23-2008, 10:03 AM
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Defender of The Defenders
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: The Dark Places, CT
Posts: 11,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TNovak
You liked Highway to Hell better?
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I liked "Back in Black" better. 
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