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Compact Discs
Created jointly by Sony and Phillips, the Compact Disc was created to solve the problems with cassettes degrading overtime. Soon, compact discs made cassettes and vinyl obsolete as they took over the audio market. -
Personal Computers
IBM Launches the first personal computer. While it was nothing fancy, it was revolutionary and marked the start of computers being inside almost every home. -
Nintendo Entertainment System
First released in Japan as a family computer, the Nintendo Entertainment System brought arcades into people's homes. In fact, nearly 1/3 of all homes in Japan and America owned the NES. This marked the start of the personal gaming systems we know today. -
DNA Fingerprinting
Accidentally discovered by geneticists Alec Jefferys, he uncovered that everyone has their own unique DNA profile. This discovery has made a huge impact in how we understand humans, especially in the medical and forensics fields. Many crimes have been able to be solved with DNA profiling. -
Disposable Camera
Created by Fuji Film, the disposable camera allowed us to have a prepackaged camera to take quick pictures of events and was especially popular among tourists because there was less of a concern about losing an expensive camera while traveling. They were also often used at weddings for guests to take pictures during the event without needing to use their own cameras.