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Refracting Telescope
German Dutch spectacle maker Hans Lippershey invents the first refracting telescope.
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transfusion
french physician Jean-Baptiste Denys invents a method for blood transfusion. http://www.explainthatstuff.com/timeline.html -
motion
Isaac Newton formulates his three laws of motion.
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Pyrometer
Josiah Wedgewood invented the pyrometer.
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hot-air balloon
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Steam Engine
George Stephenson builds the first practical steam locomotive.
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Electric motors
William Sturgeon developed the first electric motor
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iron and steel
Henry Bessemer pioneers a new method of making steel.
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Radio
James Clerk Maxwell finds out radio waves must exist and sets out basic law.
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elevator
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typewriter
The typewriters was invented by Christopher Sholes.
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Camcorders Projection TV
French brothers Joseph and Louis Lumiere invent movie projectors and open the first movie theater. -
X ray
Wilhelm Rontgen discovers X rays. -
Vacuum
The first electric vacuum cleaner is developed. -
air conditioner
Willis Carrier creates the air conditioner. -
refrigerator
The electric refrigerator is invented. -
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electronic book
Alan Kay develops the Dynabook http://www.explainthatstuff.com/timeline.html -
smart homes
Pico electronics develops X-10 home automation system
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electronic books
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iPhone
Apple invented the iPhone -
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touchscreen computers
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Apple releases its touchscreen tablet computer, the iPad. -
super computers
super computers are invented and are only 30% less powerful than human brains
