Top Ten Inventions of All Time

Refrigerator

Sep 17, 1805

The idea of artificial refrigeration was invented by William Cullen in 1748. The first refrigerator was invented by Oliver Evans in 1805. This invention keeps food cold, and it prevents food from spoiling.

Zipper

Sep 18, 1851

The first inventor of the zipper was Elias Howe in 1851. He was the first to think of an idea such as the zipper, but his invention, which he called the "Automatic Continuous Clothing Closure, was more similar to a drawstring than today's modern zipper. Gideon Sundback invented the "modern zipper" in 1913. zippers are used on a lot of clothing articles, such as jeans, sweatshirts, jackets, and more. They are also used to fasten some shoes and boots.

Light Bulb

Oct 14, 1879

Light bulbs are extremely important in today's society. Light bulbs are used daily to light buildings, flashlights, and street lights, as well as many other things. Although Thomas Edison was not the first person to attempt this idea, he is credited with inventing the light bulb in October of 1879.

Automobile

Sep 17, 1886

The automobile is one of the most common modes of transportation today. It was first invented by Karl Benz in 1886. His first version of the automobile only had three wheels. Now, most cars have four wheels, and they make it a lot easier and faster to get from one place to another.

Washing Machine

Sep 17, 1908

The first electric washing machine, nicknamed Thor, was invented by Alva J. Fisher in 1908. The washing machine speeds up the time it takes to clean our clothing. Instead of spending time washing our clothes by hand, we can now throw them in the washing machine and carry out other activities.

Television

Sep 7, 1927

The television is a great platform for news and entertainment. According to the Nielson Company, 96.7% of American households own at least one television. This shows how important television is in our lives.There are many people who contributed to the invention of the television. However, Philo T. Farnsworth is usually credited with inventing the television because he was the first person to successfully demonstrate his invention.

Microwave Oven

Sep 17, 1946

Percy Spencer stumbled across the idea of the microwave oven when he realized a candy bar in his pocket melted while testing a magnetron. This discovery compelled him to invent the first microwave oven in 1946 and call it the Radarange. The microwave oven saves a lot of time when preparing food. You can heat pre-cooked meals a lot quicker in a microwave oven than you can on a stove top. It is also more convenient.

Ibuprofen

Sep 18, 1950

Ibuprofen was developed by Dr. Stewart Adams in the 1950s with the help of John Nicolson and Collin Burrows. It was made available with a prescription in the U.K. in 1969 and in the U.S. in 1974. It was made available without a prescription in 1983. Ibuprofen is used to reduce pain and inflammation and can also reduce a fever.

Laptop

Sep 17, 1981

The first laptop was invented by Adam Osborne in 1981. It weighed roughly 23 pounds. It is a desktop computer, speakers, and a keyboard combined into one portable device. Laptops give you immediate access to information and can be stored in small spaces.

iPhone

Jun 29, 2007

The first iPhone was released by Steve Jobs on June 29, 2007. Now, the iPhone has the Internet, apps, music, a camera, and the ability to connect us with people from different places with a phone call or FaceTime. It has connected the world in ways it has never been connected before.