Irv Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I'd argue the microwave oven is right up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I’m torn between the wheel and ice cream sandwiches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frostbitmic Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 The Wheel Aqueducts Pizza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 My votes: Internal combustion engine Mechanical refrigeration (which leads to mechanical air conditioning) Anesthesia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Two Bills Drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Batteries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Wheel. Radio and then television. Computers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 sliced bread, everything else is compared to it 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 the male to male converter 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 The printing press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Asswipes for adults. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 The flushable toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Knives/blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 The wheel. Then alternating current. Very underrated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Beef on Weck or Wings from the Anchor Bar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 (edited) The transistor. /EndThread 6 hours ago, Gugny said: Asswipes for adults. 😆 People aren't inventions, God doesn't make mistakes! Edited April 16 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 The interconnected webs. Thanks, Al Gore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 TiVo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 20 hours ago, Irv said: I'd argue the microwave oven is right up there. Seriously Irv? The microwave oven? Let me tell you about the microwave oven. It was invented in 1947 as the radar range. Throughout the rest of the 40's and 50's barely anyone owned them. You know what else was extremely low at the time? The divorce rate. In the 60's and 70's microwave ownership began to pick up. What else did? Bingo, the divorce rate. Microwave ownership steadily rose through the 80's and 90's, then started to level off at the turn of the century. That's right, the divorce rate followed the same trend. If you look at separate graphs of both since 1947, they look eerily similar. Coincidence? I think not! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Controlled energy release from nuclear fusion - - people just don't realize it yet: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4374325-scientists-repeat-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-three-times/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 41 minutes ago, ICanSleepWhenI'mDead said: Controlled energy release from nuclear fusion - - people just don't realize it yet: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4374325-scientists-repeat-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-three-times/ It's been almost 4 months. Where's the 4th time? But yes, if/when it happens, that will be close to, if not at, the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Let me add another vote for the wheel. Its invention required a completely new line of thinking, compared to what was used before (such as sleds). It is interesting to note that Native American cultures never got to the wheel as means for transportation, although they clearly were familiar with circular structures, such as medicine wheels made from bent porcupine quills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irv Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Steve O said: Seriously Irv? The microwave oven? Let me tell you about the microwave oven. It was invented in 1947 as the radar range. Throughout the rest of the 40's and 50's barely anyone owned them. You know what else was extremely low at the time? The divorce rate. In the 60's and 70's microwave ownership began to pick up. What else did? Bingo, the divorce rate. Microwave ownership steadily rose through the 80's and 90's, then started to level off at the turn of the century. That's right, the divorce rate followed the same trend. If you look at separate graphs of both since 1947, they look eerily similar. Coincidence? I think not! Wow. I think you have been standing too close you your microwave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, ICanSleepWhenI'mDead said: Controlled energy release from nuclear fusion - - people just don't realize it yet: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4374325-scientists-repeat-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-three-times/ I swear to god the Fossil Fuel Industry better not ***** this over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 39 minutes ago, Irv said: Wow. I think you have been standing too close you your microwave. I've never owned one😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 At the turn of the century there was a list of the thousand most important people of the millennium. The top of the list was Gutenberg because of the printing press. I vote for that because the printing press allowed for the widespread sharing and application of knowledge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, Steve O said: I've never owned one😊 And I bet you've been happily married for a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 11 minutes ago, Simon said: And I bet you've been happily married single for a long time! fixed now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 3 hours ago, ICanSleepWhenI'mDead said: Controlled energy release from nuclear fusion - - people just don't realize it yet: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4374325-scientists-repeat-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-three-times/ 2 hours ago, Warcodered said: I swear to god the Fossil Fuel Industry better not ***** this over. I was thinking the same thing about the EV industry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 4 hours ago, Steve O said: Seriously Irv? The microwave oven? Let me tell you about the microwave oven. It was invented in 1947 as the radar range. Throughout the rest of the 40's and 50's barely anyone owned them. You know what else was extremely low at the time? The divorce rate. In the 60's and 70's microwave ownership began to pick up. What else did? Bingo, the divorce rate. Microwave ownership steadily rose through the 80's and 90's, then started to level off at the turn of the century. That's right, the divorce rate followed the same trend. If you look at separate graphs of both since 1947, they look eerily similar. Coincidence? I think not! I assume you wrote this only to get some response from Irv, but the underlying statistics are wrong. According to whirlpool, in 1986 25% of the US households owned a microwave; in 1997, the number had more than tripled to 90%. The divorce rate actually sank slightly from 1986 to 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Stripper pole, condoms, birth control 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Suzanne Sommer’s ThighMaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve O Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 15 minutes ago, DrW said: I assume you wrote this only to get some response from Irv, but the underlying statistics are wrong. According to whirlpool, in 1986 25% of the US households owned a microwave; in 1997, the number had more than tripled to 90%. The divorce rate actually sank slightly from 1986 to 1997. I suspect the decline in the divorce rate had more to do with average age of marriage going up. Because why bother getting married if you're going to get a microwaved dinner... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 All the good choices are noted. I will add Transistors and Capacitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 It was not social media 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, AlCowlingsTaxiService said: Suzanne Sommer’s ThighsMaster FIFY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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