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Consumerism Time Line
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First Remote Control
Zenith introduces "Lazy Bones" tuning from the comfort of your easy chair. -
Answering Machine
Bell Laboratories and Western Electric invent the answering machine. -
First Computer
UNIVAC 1 is invented -
Super Glue
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Mr. Potato Head
The patent for Mr. Potato head was issued. Use a real potato and attach the pieces! -
Pocket-Sized Transistor Radio
Sony, a new Japanese company, introduced the pocket sized transistor radio. -
First 3-D Movie
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DNA is discovered
Francis Clark and James Watson discover the double helix. -
Polio Vaccine
Dr. Jonas Salk discovers the vaccine for polio. -
Saran Wrap is Introduced!
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GE Introduces Color to the Kitchen!
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First Microwave
Tappan markets the first home microwave oven for $1300! -
"Mistake Out" is Created
Secretary Bette Nesmith Graham invented white out. -
Velcro is invented!
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"AA" Batteries
Eveready produced AA batteries. -
Hula Hoop
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Modem invented
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Internal Pacemaker
Wilson Greatbatch invented the internal pacemaker.