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The first navigable submarine was invented in 160 by Cornellis Jacobszon Drebbel. He used William Bourne's plans from 1578. This had a positive change in society because people were now able to go into the ocean without getting lost and explore the adventures of the ocean.
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The first Mercury Thermometer was invented by Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1722. The expansion of mercury combined with glassworking techniques led to a more accurate thermometer. This has a positive influence on society because without it we wouldn't know temperatures.
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The first electric light was created by Humphry Davy in 1809. He was experimenting with electricity and invented an electric battery. When he connected the wires to the battery and a piece of carbon, the carbon glowed, creating the light. This had a big impact on soiety because we use light everyday and without it we would have problems seeing.
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The first piloted helicopter was created by Paul Cornu in 1907. The first flight lifted Cornu 1 foot off the ground that lasted about 20 seconds. Helicopters have a positive change on society because we can travel long distances in shorter times and can transport injured people faster than by ambulance.
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The birth control patch was invented by McNeil Pharmaceutical in 2002. Hormones pass through the skin and into the bloodstream. Put it somewhere discrete and change it once a week. This is a positive change for society because you will never forget to take the pill, get shots, or use a condom.
