Five Eurekas! that Have Changed the World

[Yehonala]

There are many that believe bikinis are the world's greatest scientific breakthroughs. Many believe that Quaaludes should be brought back. Then there is the world wide favorite, beer, wine, and thermoses. Whoopie
cushions, helmets that hold two beer cans, soda cans, (strangely) flying squirrels, the Spork, and reclining chairs. Then there's toilet paper, sunglasses, the fork, air conditioner, paper, the refrigerator, the printing press, and electricity. All are lifestyle accouterments that make living easier and more enjoyable. But in actuality, the truly brilliant discoveries transcend culture, lifestyle, and Preparation H (no matter how highly recommended). Below are listed and described inventions that have transcended cultural and national boundaries to literally remake the world.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2986568/five_eurekas_that_have_changed_the.html?cat=37

Enjoy. I'll be adding more soon.

[BrklynLiberal]

1. cool!

[RaleighNCDUer]

2. Beer actually belongs on the Eureka! list -

Understanding of fermentation, and the process of beer making did transcend all cultures and the health benefits of drinking a beverage which had been boiled, killing normal harmful bacteria, made urban life possible. It is notable that most cultures had gods whose province was fermentation.