Given To The World

[Barbarossa]

I think the invention of the microchip has got to be up there somewhere..

So many things in our lives would not be possible without the microchip. I believe the kudos goes to Jack Kilby


However, I agree with refrigeration too, that's a good shout.. There are so many things to choose from...

[clocker]

The printing press- made it possible to disseminate information and technology to the masses.

The marine chronometer- made transoceanic navigation more than a hit or miss affair.

Helen Mirren-no particular reason, just think the world would be a poorer place without her.

[Snee]

Yeah, thank god for that.

[Cheese]

Microwaveable bacon.

[Snee]

Nut-crackers and socket wrenches.

[cpt_azad]

i'm going to have to second thongs on this one for world's greatest invention

one good invention that really changed our lives would definately have to be the wheel as someone mentioned b4.