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Wood Stove
This invention allowed for families to be able to cook proper, healthy meals without worries of unsanitary issues, such as meat not being cooked all the way. Wood stoves can also be used to keep homes warm. -
Household Sink
This allowed for families to be able to properly and conveniently wash their dishes, hands, faces, etc. -
Icebox
Iceboxes were used to preserve food and keep it safe. They were often buried underground in order to keep the temperatures safer for later consumption. -
Wringer Washer
This is how people kept their clothes laundered and clean. -
Kerosene Lamp
Without the aid of the kerosene lamp, families without electricity would not have had the necessary means to survive. While electricity revolutionized the world forever, the invention of the first kerosene lamp really made a huge impact as well. -
Washing Machine
Washing machines were not commercially used in households until the 1950s, but the concept of being able to quickly and effectively wash clothes is still around today. -
Mail Order Catalog
The invention of the mail order catalog allowed for families to be able to purchase goods and have them delivered to their doorstep. -
Telephone
A main revolutionary in communication. The telephone allowed for easier access to people and their social lives, as well as being used for emergency purposes. -
Electricity
This is one of the most important inventions/discoveries of all time. Electricity allowed for homes to be safer, smarter, and more efficient. -
Bathtub
Bathtubs allowed for families to be able to cleanse themselves from bacteria and germs, therefore making a more sanitary environment overall. -
Air Conditioning
Built to cool a room and reduce humidity. It was not common used until the later 20th century. -
Airplane
While airplanes are not a necessity per-say, they are extremely helpful when wanting to travel efficiently and quickly. -
Refrigerator
This a few steps above the icebox. It keeps food cold with the aid of electricity. While it can be expensive, it keeps food safer for longer periods of time. -
Car
The car revolutionized transportation and how we get around today. Without cars, people would not be able to commute distances to work, school, home, etc. in a timely manner. -
Television
While television is not a necessity either, it is a good source of news, is entertaining, and has the potential to tell great stories through expression and creativity. It is society’s baby-sitter, news source, teacher, entertainer, and story-teller. -
Penicillin
Penicillin was the first major antibiotic to hit the market. It made illnesses and infections less likely to permanently and drastically harm people. -
Dryer
Being able to quickly dry clothes when one is not at home is a huge bonus and benefit as opposed to hanging clothes on the line to dry. -
Nuclear Power
A power source that didn't pollute, was unlimited in power, efficient, and has the potential to change the planet. -
Disposable Diapers
While clothespin diapers work, the disposable diaper made changing babies quick, convenient, and more on the go. -
Radial Tire
Tires are a key function in cars and their bodies. Without tires, there is a chance there would not be reliable, resourceful transportation to get to and from events. -
Birth Control
Birth control allowed women the ability to be able to make their own choices. -
Email
Emailing, like texting or calling, is still a very common way to be able to get ahold of someone. It is quick, efficient, and saves a lot of time when someone is in a rush. -
Genetic Engineering
Without genetic engineering, there would be less of a chance of understanding what is truly happening inside living organisms. -
Cellphone
Now, we can talk to anyone anywhere on the go. They are especially helpful in families, as they can help connect people even when they are not face to face. -
Floppy Disk
Floppy disks were used to store important data digitally. It was more about saving energy and convenience to the user. -
Space Shuttle
Space shuttles are a key part of understanding what is out there in the Solar System and exploring the unknown. -
Hepatitis B Vaccine
This vaccine, along with many others, helped save millions of lives. -
Inkjet Printer
This printer allowed for mass printing to be done quicker, household and nation wide. -
Windows by Microsoft
This is still a main way in how businesses and schools use technology, such as communicating solutions and ideas through Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. -
Internet
The Internet completely revolutionized businesses, work, school, recreation, and so many other aspects of lives today.
