Telephone - The first telephone came long before Alexander Graham Bell. It was invented by the Chimu civilization in Peru, and consists of gourds and twine.
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Digital music player - The portable music player was invented in 1979 by Kane Kramer and James Campbell.
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Brain surgery - An ancient grave was found in Ensisheim, France. A skull was discovered, which showed signs of holes that had healed, caused by surgery.
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Automatic doors - The first automatically opening door was invented by the Greek mathematician and engineer Hero of Alexandria.
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Computer - The first computer was invented in 1821 by British mathematician Charles Babbage. It was enormous, and was effectively a giant calculator.
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Social media - In 16th century Netherlands, there was a system whereby books were passed around from friend to friend, and new "posts" were entered.
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Music streaming - New York resident Thaddeus Cahill invented the Telharmonium in 1898. It transmitted music to restaurants and hotels by telephone.
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Reality TV - Back in 1973, there was a TV show called 'An American Family,' which followed the real life of Pat and Bill Loud, and their children.
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Batteries - The first battery dates back to 250 BCE, and was discovered in Iraq. It was capable of producing up to two volts of electricity.
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Contact lenses - The concept for the contact lens was invented by Leonardo da Vinci, who suggested that the cornea could be improved by contact with water.
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Escalators - Nathan Ames was a lawyer and poet who invented the escalator in 1859. He described it as "revolving stairs."
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3D films - This art form is far older than you think. The 1922 silent film 'The Power of Love' was the first 3D cinematic motion picture.
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Toilet paper - The first record of paper being used in the bathroom comes from Chinese scholar Yan Zhitui in 589 CE.
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Fax machine - The first fax machine was invented by Scottish mechanic Alexander Bain in 1843, and transmitted images in the same way a telegram transmitted text.
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Color film - The first color film was created by chemist and photographer Edward Raymond Turner in 1899, 40 years before they hit theater screens.