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What’s the best invention in the last 50 years?

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Roberta at 17 November 2008 06:33:42 PST
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All types of medical imaging tests. They aid in the saving of peoples lifes.
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Carrie at 17 November 2008 06:16:11 PST
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Two inventions.. Heart pacemakers and open heart surgery - My brother and uncle would not be alive today if neither had been available. Computers with web cams - I would not be able to keep up with my family or "see" them in 5 other states and one out of the country if I did not have both.
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Rho at 17 November 2008 06:12:22 PST
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I would say computers because it was a gateway product to other great inventions.
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Karen Lumsden at 17 November 2008 06:10:13 PST
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I would have to say the cell phone is the best invention in 50 years. When most of my family lives in other states its nice to be able to talk to them more often. You don't have to make time to be at home to call or recieve a call, you can call whenever from where ever.
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Angela at 17 November 2008 06:04:27 PST
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The internet
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Roland at 17 November 2008 05:43:04 PST
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The invention of the artificial heart
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Peggy at 17 November 2008 05:02:14 PST
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the computer
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Bill at 17 November 2008 04:58:16 PST
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The Computer for sure... otherwise tons of the other things people are saying wouldnt be around
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ray at 17 November 2008 04:38:58 PST
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improvements in healthcare
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ken at 17 November 2008 04:30:34 PST
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indoor plumbing
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Deborah at 17 November 2008 04:21:22 PST
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computer
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Gloria Brown at 17 November 2008 03:15:22 PST
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I would have to say the microwave oven.
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Craig at 16 November 2008 21:35:26 PST
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INVENTION-Computers
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VBrowne at 16 November 2008 21:24:14 PST
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Artificial Heart An invention that can prolong and sustain life in cardiac patients. The gift of life.
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emmy at 16 November 2008 21:05:03 PST
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Most definitely the computer.
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RICHARD LABARBERA at 16 November 2008 20:51:36 PST
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Computers without which there could be no internet.
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Shannon at 16 November 2008 20:01:21 PST
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Smoke Detectors and Carbon Dioxide detectors Who would've thought that something so small could be a life-saver. =)
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Sue at 16 November 2008 19:56:13 PST
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the internet, the information superhighway, ties all of the other inventions together. It gives us the means to apply them in ways that range from local to global...
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jenny at 16 November 2008 19:41:05 PST
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laptop (computer)
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Shannon at 16 November 2008 19:35:24 PST
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It's such a hard decision...my husband said the integrated circuit is the best invention...and it has definitely been a good one having this technology has helped improve many different professions (medical, business, etc.).
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mmm at 16 November 2008 19:34:19 PST
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Personal computers!
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Brittany at 16 November 2008 19:33:20 PST
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Wow. Well theres alot! The laptop/computer, internet, wireless internet, cell phones, digital cameras, i-Phone, i-pods/mp3's, new surgeries, and many many more that I'm not gonna sit n type I'd be here forever!
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Jody at 16 November 2008 18:51:44 PST
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digital imaging, I hope they find a reliable way to find and locate breast cancer. At least they are getting closer.
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Linda at 16 November 2008 18:48:53 PST
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I agree with what one person said . Everything!! I am 58 years old. I have seen a lot of "new" things that I do not personally use. And I seen "new" things that are very interesting. As a child, we did not have airconditioning and only had black and white T.V. But I really do like the computer. And all the latest inventions.
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Valerie Wilson at 16 November 2008 18:46:42 PST
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the computer and the advancements in the computer
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Tony L. at 16 November 2008 18:13:59 PST
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power tools we wouldnt have any of things we have now without them
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MARJORIE F RUDIGER at 16 November 2008 18:01:14 PST
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The PC, without a doubt
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Eric at 16 November 2008 17:51:40 PST
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The wii, it's wireless, and has life like controls! And like Wii fit, its technology is so good, it measures your BMI, and your balance!
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Naomi Lyles at 16 November 2008 17:44:50 PST
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I think the best timesaver invented lately is e-mail.
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sarah at 16 November 2008 17:29:19 PST
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cell phones
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Howie at 16 November 2008 17:05:11 PST
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By Far, Hands down, it has to be the Computer.
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rene4543 at 16 November 2008 16:59:07 PST
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Computer internet
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Chuck B at 16 November 2008 16:57:07 PST
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The Space Program; most all of our "toys" originated through the work done there.
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Wanda at 16 November 2008 16:53:30 PST
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My guess would be the hybird.
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Penny at 16 November 2008 16:18:00 PST
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Refining radio waves to enable the cell phone for use by anyone. This has become a lifesaver.
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Leah at 16 November 2008 16:14:28 PST
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Micro chip
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annalynde at 16 November 2008 15:55:42 PST
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computer
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Steve at 16 November 2008 15:52:21 PST
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Well, I'd have to say after suffering thru hissing, popping, scratching sounds on my vinyl LP's and 45's the answer to the question is the CD and CD player. The first time I heard a CD was of the Platter's greatest hits. I heard things I had never heard before on the CD and didn't have to listen to the hissing, popping noises of good old vinyl which by the way is making a comeback. Lots of new stuff released.
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Tammy at 16 November 2008 15:50:42 PST
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The computer
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kim at 16 November 2008 15:37:43 PST
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cell phone
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Marlene at 16 November 2008 15:36:59 PST
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any medical discovery
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Frances Butler at 16 November 2008 15:36:47 PST
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Internet
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Mary Buckley at 16 November 2008 15:04:26 PST
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The computer
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jackson at 16 November 2008 14:42:38 PST
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microchips
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Delvin Ressel at 16 November 2008 14:41:22 PST
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The personal computer / I'net.
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mds at 16 November 2008 14:35:50 PST
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personal computers
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Rhonda at 16 November 2008 14:04:27 PST
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The Internet.
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Cindy at 16 November 2008 14:02:34 PST
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Sometimes they are a nuisance, but they help me stay in touch with my family and friends all over the world!
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Eugene Cropper at 16 November 2008 13:46:10 PST
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The computer.
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Jerry at 16 November 2008 13:36:43 PST
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Telephone
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