Because of some inventions that have made all the difference between being medieval and being a contemporary man, the world as we know it today is comfortable and enjoyable to be in. Here are the top five most important innovations of all time, each of which has left an indelible effect on history.
1. Telephone
The name of the inventor should be familiar to you. By translating the human voice into electronic signals, Alexander Graham Bell devised a way to converse even from afar. He was a proponent of long-distance communication, and his invention of the telephone was a predecessor of the modern-day communication convenience we all enjoy.
2. Electricity
There is no single man who can be truly credited with the discovery of electricity, but some of the names that come to mind include Benjamin Franklin and his kite experiment, as well as Nikola Tesla, who is known as the "Father of Electricity" for his understanding of the force that powers most of the modern day items. Electricity powers everything from home entertainment to streetlights.
3. Light Bulb
Consider yourself in a room. A dimly lit room. Candles can provide light, but it is insufficient in the dead of night. Thankfully, Thomas Edison did not give up, despite the fact that it took him over a hundred tries before he completed his light bulb innovation in 1978. In 1860, Joseph Swan created a light bulb, but because it only lasted a few hours, Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the light bulb as we know it.
4. The Worldwide Web
If it weren't for Sir Tim Berners-creation Lee's – the international web – you wouldn't be reading any of this. The ability to access websites that you are familiar with today may be traced back to the innovation of an English engineer!
5. Airplane
It was fine to travel by ship. Traveling by air, on the other hand, has shown to be far superior. The best way to get to other international destinations quickly is via plane, which we owe to the Wright brothers, who invented it in 1903 after successfully completing the first prolonged flight.
Abbas Ibn Firnas made his own attempts in the 9th century, but these were short-lived. Only the Wright brothers were able to pave the way for modern winged aircraft to take flight.