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1950's
-Electricity: Used in 80 percent of homes. -Lighting: Electricity most common; kerosene still used in some rural areas.- Kitchen: Sink with hot and cold water, stove, refrigerator, washing machine and maybe a washer and dryer .
Power steering invented by Francis W. Davis. 1958-
The computer modem invented. -
Early 21st Century
Electricity: Can be found in most homes.
(Important because it allows people to see easier at night and allows people to do tasks quickly and more efficient) Lighting: Electricity is now most common.
(Light bulbs come in different forms now. Used almost everywhere. indoors and outdoors) Kitchen/ Laundry: Sinks, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Bathrooms:Toilets, sinks, baths and showers. 2001- Self-cleaning windows invented by PPG Industries -
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1900's
Electricity: New to homes. Only the rich had electricity in their homes. Mostly used for lighting. Lighting: Kerosene, gas, candles and some electrify. Bathrooms: The rich might have indoor plumbing. Kitchen: Sink, stoves, wash tops and possibly an icebox. 1901-Hubert Booth invents a compact and modern vacuum cleaner. 1917- Gideon Sundback patented the modern zipper (not the first zipper) 1904- Benjamin Holt invents a tractor.
