1. Wheel
The invention of the wheel, dating back to around 3500 BC, revolutionized transportation and remains fundamental to countless machines and vehicles today.
2. Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg's printing press, introduced in the 15th century, democratized knowledge by making books and information accessible to the masses, catalyzing the Renaissance and the spread of ideas.
3. Electricity
The harnessing and distribution of electricity in the 19th century powered the Industrial Revolution,
transformed communication through telegraphs and telephones, and laid the foundation for modern infrastructure and technology.
4. Automobile
The invention of the automobile by Karl Benz in the late 19th century revolutionized transportation, urban planning, and commerce, reshaping how people live and work.
5. Internet
The creation of the internet in the late 20th century revolutionized communication, commerce, and information-sharing on a global scale, connecting billions of people and transforming entire industries.
6. Antibiotics
The discovery of antibiotics like penicillin in the early 20th century revolutionized medicine, drastically reducing mortality rates from infectious diseases and extending human lifespans.
7. Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone in the late 19th century revolutionized communication, shrinking distances and connecting people across continents in real time.
8. Steam Engine
The development of the steam engine in the 18th century fueled the Industrial Revolution, powering factories, railways, and ships, and driving economic growth and urbanization.
9. Light Bulb
Thomas Edison's invention of the practical incandescent light bulb in the late 19th century revolutionized indoor lighting, extending productive hours and transforming nighttime activities.
