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101 Gadgets That Changed the World

This is a list of the 101 gadgets that changed the world from Popular Mechanics and The History Channel. This list starts at 101 and goes to the smartphone at #1.
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Duct Tape
Duct Tape
1
Fiberglass Fishing Rod
Fiberglass Fishing Rod
2
Stapler
Stapler
3
Roomba
Roomba
4
Aerosol Spray Can
Aerosol Spray Can
5
Quick Release Ski Binding
Quick Release Ski Binding
6
Super Soaker
Super Soaker
7
Blender
Blender
8
Bra
Bra
9
Cooler/Ice Chest
Cooler/Ice Chest
10
Digital Video Recorder
Digital Video Recorder
11
Zippo Lighters
Zippo Lighters
12
Teflon Accidentally Discovered (1938)
Teflon Accidentally Discovered (1938)
13
Flash Drive
Flash Drive
14
Ginsu Knife
Ginsu Knife
15
Hearing Aid
Hearing Aid
16
Sunglasses
Sunglasses
17
Drip Coffeemaker
Drip Coffeemaker
18
Toaster
Toaster
19
Flashlight
Flashlight
20
Leaf Blower
Leaf Blower
21
Spincast Fishing Reel
Spincast Fishing Reel
22
Swiss Army Knife
Swiss Army Knife
23
Can Opener
Can Opener
24
DVD Player
DVD Player
25
Chainsaw
Chainsaw
26
Electric Blanket
Electric Blanket
27
Safety Razor
Safety Razor
28
Printer
Printer
29
Stopwatch
Stopwatch
30
Kodak Carousel
Kodak Carousel
31
Boombox
Boombox
32
Electric Toothbrush
Electric Toothbrush
33
Coleman Lantern
Coleman Lantern
34
Binoculars
Binoculars
35
Tape Measure
Tape Measure
36
Zipper
Zipper
37
Derringer
Derringer
38
Lunchbox
Lunchbox
39
Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Grill
40
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