Throughout human history, there have been inventions that changed our world forever. From the invention of language and the written word, to the incredible leaps forward brought on by the Industrial Revolution, there are numerous pivotal points throughout history from which there was absolutely no turning back. Here are some of the inventions that changed the world:
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13 Fascinating Facts About International Intercourse!
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12 Accurate Facts That Sounds TOO Weird to Believe
With authentic facts like these, who needs fiction?
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This Magical Shadow Dance Show Will Leave You in Tears
The most beautiful shadow dance performance.
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Archeologists Are Dumbfounded By These Discoveries
These archelogical sites have been proven to be difficult to explain.
22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive
Looking through these old black and white photos you can really learn a lot about history and the world. These 22 photos generates that mind-blowing spark and teaches you something new.
20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays
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12 Juicy Facts You Probably Don't Know About Grapes
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I Grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church: Here's My Story
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Did You Know these 10 Facts about Alexander the Great?
His father conquered and unified Greece, but he wanted to conquer the world. Alexander the Great was a truly fascinating man.
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These specialized tools have the most unusual uses.