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Inventions can change the world in an instant. Inventions are thought of every minute but very few of them actually make it to market. In this section we'll examine amazing inventions from all throughout history.
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10 Accidental Inventions You Won't BelieveIn an era of constant innovation and discovery, we may not realize that most inventions take years to develop. But sometimes, all it takes is an accident. Here, 10 inventions we'd never be able to enjoy if not for an apparent mistake. See more »
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10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions
There may be no greater tribute to a society's ingenuity and vision than the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. What other cool stuff did the ancient Egyptians invent? See more »
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10 Awesome New Inventions You'll Never Hear About
Despite all the Slinkies, Band-Aids and BIC pens out there, many patented inventions that push the boundaries of innovation will likely never see widespread use, such as this gold vending machine. Here are 10 of our favorites. See more »
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10 Cool Inventions from the 1980s
Though the 1980s might remind you of the days of MTV and legwarmers, there was a lot going on in technology. In fact, quite a few of the technologies we rely on today were making their debut. See more »
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10 Funny Inventions That Changed the World
People are always thinking up strange stuff that makes us chuckle, like, say, wafflemakers that churn out waffles in the shape of a keyboard. But these 10 inventions aren't just funny; we interact with them all the time. See more »
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10 Future Inventions Everyone's Been Waiting For
C'mon future, hurry up. We've been daydreaming about yanking on our trusty invisibility suits and stepping out on handy hoverboards for decades. Here are five more inventions that we really hope materialize -- and soon. See more »
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10 Inventions That Changed the World
If you think that the world's greatest inventions came from the fevered minds of solitary geniuses, think again. As you scan this list of the 10 inventions that changed the world, note how many of them perfected workable designs. See more »
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10 Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Famous
Have you ever seen a TV ad for a product that was just so silly that you had to laugh -- then the item became an overnight sensation? Sometimes people take to the funniest things. Which made our list? See more »
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10 Weird Inventions That Made Millions
Some inventions make things easier for us. Some cause revolutions that forever change the course of human history. Others play catchy songs out of the mouth of a plastic fish mounted on a plaque. See more »
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5 Inventions Alaskans Are Asking For
Nobody pulls off rugged chic quite like Alaskans! But despite their hardy spirits and can-do attitudes, they're secretly wishing for a few inventions to improve the quality of life in their beautiful state. We suggest these five. See more »
