What invention doesn't get a lot of attention but has made a huge positive impact on the world?
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pixiedust
Level 8
July 19, 2018
4
Is India one of Trump's referenced 'shit hole countries'.
GPS, Glonas, and Galileo satellites
NothinnXpreVails
Level 8
July 19, 2018
4
Homeless shelters.
TristanNuvo
Level 8
July 19, 2018
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@Omen6Actual Maybe some, but they are not all a joke. I happen to volunteer at one that has helped a lot of people start a better life.
@Omen6Actual I can't speak for Tampa, but the one I volunteer at is in Clearwater. They do background checks for people that are wanted. There are programs for people with substance and alcohol abuse.There is a classroom to get people to get a GED, there is a computer room for people to apply for benifits, or look for a job. There is a special program for vets. and many other things. and the staff and volunteers treat every one there with courtesy and respect.
@Omen6Actual On that I have to agree with you. I've nothing but horrible shit about the salvation army. At Pinellas Hope (that's the place Is am talking about) they take very special care for vets. and people are not all crammed into one big floor. There are little huts, or casidas I think they call them for every one. I'm sorry you had to go to a shit place like that you describe, I wouldn't want to go there either.
Oh, and the reason I volunteer there is that after I got out of the hospital i has homeless, and I got to stay here. I litteraly got to get back on my feet. and for that I always try to do my share of helping others.
The Personal Computer in all its forms. Sure, everyone knows about them, but no one ever talks about how they have improved office efficiency and been so transformative in that area, and others. By extension, Smartphones, really a pocket-sized PC with a phone.
IAMGROOT
Level 7
July 19, 2018
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A/C electric as opposed to D/C electric. We do take our access to electricity for granted till it goes out.
PickledRick
Level 8
July 19, 2018
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Yes, Edison pushed for D.C. in the homes,but A.C. won out, as it's far cheaper to raise and lower A.C. than D.C. for transmissions lines.
Coffee grinder, matches, history books, dog collars (pets not vicars), dog collars (vicars not pets), plectra, tea cups, jigsaw puzzles, electric blankets, washing lines, plastic cutlery, scarves, door handles, traffic lights, TV remote controls, kinder suprises, toilet rolls...
Geoffrey51
Level 8
July 19, 2018
2
Viagra was a moving development.
evidentialist
Level 8
July 19, 2018
1
If you needed it..........
@Walter1968 -- Is that not the case for most things?
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