History's most underrated inventions.

[Dark Jezter]

Everybody knows about the major inventions throughout history like the wheel, gunpowder, the steam engine, electrical power, etc. But this very interesting article focuses on inventions that, even though we may not think of them as especially major discoveries, actually had far-reaching effects that helped shape history. Check it out:

http://encarta.msn.com/column_UnderRatedMain/History's_Most_Underrated_Inventions.html

 

[Del]

The pencil and ball point pen. I don't know who developed writing graphite, but I do know the ball point pen was a WWII invention for bomber craft navigators.

I can't imagine developing games with a quill and ink.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin?

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I can't imagine developing games with a quill and ink.

How about with hammer and chisel?

 

[Wild Gazebo]

I'm going with...the fence.

 

[TracerBullet42]

I've always been a big fan of the water heater...

Thanks, Edwin Ruud!

 

[demiurge1138]

Air conditioning. Definately air conditioning.

Demiurge out.

 

[Rel]

Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin?

Bombay Saphire Gin?

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Bombay Saphire Gin?

Eh?

 

[Bront]

Everyone always underrates the toilet. Life would be different without it.