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Refrigerator
In Germany 1876, Carl von Linde developed a practical refrigeration system that revolutionized food preservation, enabling safer food transport and longer shelf life. -
Telephone
In Boston 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, enabling voice communication over distances. He invented the telephone to transformed communication by connecting people instantly across vast distances. -
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Light bulb
In New Jersey 1879, Thomas Edison created the first light bulb that provided a safer, longer-lasting alternative to gas lamps, iluminating homes and industries. -
Automobile
In Germany 1885, Karl Benz built the first gasoline powered automobile that marked the birth of the modern automobile, revolutionazing transportation and mobility. -
Internal combustion engine
In Germany 1885, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz developed the internal combustion engine to powered vehicles, laying the foundation for modern engines and automotive development. -
Cinematograph
In Paris 1895, the Lumière brothers (Auguste and Louis) invented the cinematograph for projecting moving images and to create a new form of mass entertainment. -
Radio
In Italy 1895, Guglielmo Marconi sent the first wireless telegraph signals that enabled a breakthrough for global information transmission. -
Plane
In North Carolina 1903, the Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) achieved the first powered flight. This marked the beginning of aviation, transforming travel, commerce and warfare globally.