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The earliest forms, which were found at the Hassuna site, were hand-formed from slabs, undecorated, unglazed low-fired pots made from reddish-brown clays. -
Farming back then started as humans started domesticating plants and animals. -
Weaving was applied to interlace branches and twigs to create fences, shelters, and baskets for protection.
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The earliest form of irrigation involved people carrying buckets of water from wells or rivers to pour on their crops. -
Early wheels were simple wooden disks with a hole for the axle. -
The earliest record of a ship under sail appears on an Egyptian vase from about 3500 BC. -
The first form of writing is a cuneiform script, created in Mesopotamia and written on a clay tablet. -
The father of Khufu, built the first true pyramid, the Red Pyramid. -
Nine small beads were found in burials at Gerzeh, Lower Egypt, having been shaped by careful hammering. -
Bronze tools and weapons soon replaced earlier stone versions. -
Tower clocks built in the region spanning northern Italy to southern Germany were the first form.
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Also called opus caementicium, its three primary ingredients were lime, volcanic ash, and water. -
The first windmills were developed in Persia for pumping water and grinding grain.
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Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king and conqueror, died from malaria or typhoid fever. -
The first magnetic compass was invented by the Chinese during the Han dynasty back in 206 BC. -
The Virgin Mary gave berth to Jesus in Bethlehem.
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Paper was first made in Lei-Yang, China, and was made out of plant-based pulp. -
The empire failed to enforce its rule, and its territory was divided between several different polities. -
Muhammad and his followers spread the teachings of Islam throughout the Arabian peninsula. -
The first banknote-type instrument was used in China in the 7th century, during the Tang dynasty. -
A mixture of saltpeter (potassium nitrate), sulfur, and charcoal makes black powder. -
The first eyeglasses were made in Central Italy to correct vision. -
The printing press made printing news and books faster. -
Columbus set sail from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia. -
Plymouth Rock was the landing place of the Pilgrims. -
The Declaration of Independence declared our independence from Great Britain. -
German Inventor Karl von Drais developed the first bicycle. -
The world's oldest surviving photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. -
This machine was used by farmers to harvest crops mechanically. -
John Deere was a blacksmith who developed the first commercially successful, self-scouring steel plow. -
Goodyear was the first to harden rubber. -
The lead–acid battery was invented by a French physicist named Gaston Planté. -
Fertilizer provides plants with all sorts of nutrients that they need to grow strong and healthy. -
French scientist Louis Pasteur invented the pasteurization process after experimenting with heated wine. -
The Union won the American Civil War against the Confederates. -
Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin made the first practical typewriter. -
Bell demonstrated his ability to "talk with electricity" by transmitting a call to his assistant, Thomas Watson. -
The first record player to record audio. -
the light bulb allows for people to see further without having to light candles and reduces the risk of fire from candles tipping over -
the largest beverage manufacturer and distributor in the world, one of the largest corporations in the United States, and one of the most successful brands in marketing history -
A innovation that eventually will lead up to our modern day movies -
A large innovation in engines and fuel types -
the wright brothers making a large innovation in the avionics part of vehicles -
a cheap car that was designed for everyone to afford and be produced really efficiently -
one of the great watersheds of 20th-century geopolitical history. -
first lightweight, mass-produced tractor that was affordable to the average farmer -
power of radio was proven when people could hear the results of the Harding-Cox presidential race before they read about it in the newspaper. -
broadens knowledge of different cultures, promotes tolerance and global understanding of international issues -
industry's most lucrative long-haul market -
used to treat throat infections, meningitis, syphilis and other bacterial infections. -
nylon's durability, lightweight nature, and resistance to heat and chemicals can even be used in machine parts -
total military and civilian deaths are estimated at 70 to 85 million, about 3% of the global population during that time. World War II also saw the dawn of the nuclear age. -
provide cheap food for the “on the go” consumer -
ended World War II
and The first atomic bomb detonated over a populated area -
ensures the circuit is on if the current is flowing and switched off if it isn't -
prevented with safe and effective vaccination -
AI eliminates friction and improves analytics and resource utilization across your organization, resulting in significant cost reductions -
distinction of putting the first human-made object into space -
gave us the first perspective of the Earth from Space -
establish the video game industry -
accuracy, inventory control and cost savings -
VHS was the first widely used piece of technology that made watching films at home a snap -
played a significant role in the early development of the personal computer industry -
revolutionised the way that we listen to music -
It was one of the most devastating diseases known to humanity and caused millions of deaths before it was eradicated -
compact discs became the industry standard for audio recordings -
transforming how we communicate, learn, work, manage our finances, access entertainment, and shop -
first mobile telephone which could connect to the telephone network without the assistance of a mobile operator and could be carried about by the user. -
possible to correct errors in the genome and turn on or off genes in cells and organisms quickly, cheaply and with relative ease -
she was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell -
they're conductive, lightweight, flexible and tough -
802.11 protocol was the first wireless connection to be made. -
allows devices to communicate with each other without cables or wires -
information about geographical regions and sites worldwide -
large storage capacity for music at a time when portable digital music players were not as common. -
physical keypad and introduced the single Home button at the front -
debuted the first popular video-on-demand service in 2007. -
bitcoin was first released and available to purchase this year -
the present day