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2400 BCE
The abacus, the first known calculator, invented in Babylonia
The earliest recorded use of adding, used by merchants. -
300 BCE
Pingala invents the binary number system
Binary is used in nearly every bit of technology and electronic communication. -
Jan 1, 724
Liang Ling-Can invents the first fully mechanical clock
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Jan 1, 1280
Eyeglasses were invented
Early invention that is still in use today -
Steam engine invented by Thomas Savery
First breakthrough in engines -
Lightning rod invented by Benjamin Franklin
First major breakthrough towards harnessing electricity -
Vaccination invented by Edward Jenner
The origin to an invaluable part of today's medical care. -
Photography invented by Joseph Nicephore Niepce
The first picture was a view from Joseph Nicephore Niepce's estate window. -
Henry Ford mass-produces the Model T.
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World Wide Web invented by Tim Berners-Lee
A major contribution to today's society.
