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The paper bag by Margaret Knight
She invented the bags we usualy see today because of the pollution. Right now, we barely use plastic bags to carry things, we use the ones made of paper, that even though they are quite recent to us, they were invented in the 1870. -
The coffee maker by Melitta Bentz
The coffee maker has impacted society in many ways. It brought the joy of making and drinking coffee to our homes. -
The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell
The telephone is one of the most revolutionary inventions of all time. It allowed people to comunicate with others without the need to use letters, which took a long time. This was immediate and it is still improving today. -
The light bulb by Thomas Edison
I chose this invention because it improved the working conditions and the quality of life. Days were "longer" because people didn't have to adapt to daylight. This also led to other important inventions -
The automobile by Carl Benz
The automobile wasn't at the time as efficient as it is now, but with the improvements it suffered during time, it changed people's way of transport. It was slower than the train, previously invented, but for short distances, it was much better than walking or riding a horse. -
The dishwasher by Josephine Cochrane
She invented a machine that would wash the dishes itself. It's a thing most of us have now at home for its comfort. It also saves water because it washes everything at the same time. -
The radio by Guglielmo Marconi
The radio was invented as well as other inventions for comunicating, but without response. This way, people could hear the news, music, or advertisements, and even send signals. -
The syringe by Letitia Geer
She was an american nurse that invented the first syringe that could be used with one hand, after failed attempts for centuries. -
The airplane by the Wright Brothers
Like the car, at first it didn't solve much, but with the improvements throughout time, it revolutioned the transport. For long distances, it was a lot faster, and more, if it was across the sea, because boats could take weeks to arrive to their destination. -
The windshield wiper by Mary Anderson
Normally we don't notice it, but without this invention it would be practically impossible to drive in the rain.