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Flush Toilet
The flush toilet was intoduced in 1596. It is important because we can send our bodily waste away so we don't wallow in our own filth. Most toilets are tanks on top of round bowls. You push a handle on the tank and the water and waste flush down the mouth. On most toilets though, the mouth isn't literally a mouth! -
Refrigerator
The refrigerator was invented in 1748. Before it was invented people had to cover their meat in salt to preserve it. It is an important advancement because it allows us to keep food longer without it spoiling. Originally, refrigerators were called ice boxes. Ice boxes were, just like the name inplies, wooden boxes filled with ice! -
Artificial body parts
Artificial body parts were first introduced in 1846. They are used when a paitent has a body part amputated. Almost any body part can be replace with an artificial one. You can get hands, legs, feet, etc. It is considered a important technological advancement because they have been used to help people if they lose one of their limbs. -
Black and White Telivision
The black and white television was invented in 1873. It has been a staple in American social status ever since its invention. Many people learn from their television through its shows and documentaries. TV's pick up signals from satellites or towers. They allow us to keep in touch with the rest of the world. -
Telephone
The telephone is a important invention. It was created by Alexander Gaham Bell in 1876. It was a technological break through when it was invented. It makes contacting friends or family easier, even if they are all around the world. Telephones have been improved and made easier to use. They are used daily for work, or just to get in touch with people you want to tallk with. -
Light Bulb
The light bulb is an important advancement. It was invented in 1879 and is used everyday. There are many types of light bulbs. The original was a peice of paper that flamed for a few minutes. It has been improved since it was first invented. -
First Gasoline Car
1885/1886 The first gasoline car was invented in the years 1885 and 1886. Cars are a huge technological advancement. I use a car everyday to get to and from school. I also use them whenever I want to go somewhere. They have also made it possible to travel large distances in short amounts of time. -
X-ray Technology
Before x-ray technology was invented, doctors had a hard time trying to figure out what was wrong with their paitents. X-ray technology was first invented in 1895 and is still used today. It is important because it allows doctors to figure out what is wrong with their paitents. They can help make diagnosing problems easier. I think that they are important because after the paitent is diagnosed it allows the doctors to perform surgery to fix whatever is wrong quickly. -
Radio
The radio was invented in 1895 and is still used today. In fact, it has even been improved since it was first created. I think that a radio is an important technological advancement. I use a radio everyday, whether it is in the car on the way to school or when I'm going to sleep at night. It keeps us up to date with things that are happening around us. -
Computer
Computers are used almost everyday by everyone. They were first invented in 1936. Computers are used to play games, watch videos, and even communicate with friends. I think that they are a important technological advancement because it is used in almost every job. It is also important because it allows us to search for things that happened in the past and we are able to get specific dates and information about it.
