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Modern people born in the 20 and living in the 21st century, are proud of the fact that it is in our time, science took a step forward as far as our forefathers never dreamed of. Of course, they invented fire, the wheel and the language, but we have given the world of technology! But we should not delude ourselves. It turns out that many of the modern technology that we used to record at his own expense, have been invented long before we were born ...

1. iPod

It is believed that the iPod in 2001, invented by Apple.

In fact, in 1979 by two engineers Kane Kramer and James Campbell hit upon the idea to create a portable music player the size of a cigarette pack. The music file in digital form should be stored on a miniature chip. Towards the introduction of a useful invention was a question of lack of memory in the new device - it was enough for exactly three and a half minutes of recording. Furthermore, in the remote computer 1979 it has not been as customary apparatus such as a TV, so that the inventors have proposed to install in music stores special terminals, via the telephone line on which users can download music to a player. The venture failed completely: then-speed connection through the telephone line was not enough for the successful implementation of the ambitious plans of inventors.





2. Car

It is believed that it was invented in the late 19th or early 20th century.

In fact, the first person who invented the mechanism to move without the help of a horse was the French inventor Nikola Jose Kunio. In 1769 he built the first steam wagon to be used for the transport of guns. The invention, however, did not become widespread due to imperfect design: during the tests Kunio lost control and crashed into a brick wall. In addition, the speed of the steam engine developed an extremely small, was heavy and uncomfortable.



3. Computer

It is believed that the computer invented German engineer Konrad Tsyuze of the Second World War.

But in fact, one of the first something like a modern computer invented by English mathematician Charles Babbage. He invented a calculating machine specialized for the automatic construction of mathematical tables, but was never able to construct it. In 1822 Babbage asked the UK government for funding. He contributed £ 1500, but Babbage was unable to keep within his allotted term of three years, and 9 years later was forced to suspend the development of the unit. For the future of computing the main thing was that the work of Babbage had the idea of ​​creating a universal computing machine, which he called analytical, and which became the prototype of the modern computer. Moreover, Babbage's work has led to the emergence of an entirely new profession: the Countess of Lovelace has created a special program has not constructed the car, thus becoming, the world's first computer programmer.



4. Submarine

It is believed that the submarine invented during the First World War.

In fact, the first description of devices, similar to the modern submarine, made by an Englishman, William Bourne. In 1578 he described Greenland submarine, fought in the Black Sea, leather underwater ship ballast tanks and chimney - snorkel. And in 1623 the Dutch scientist Cornelius Van Drebbel built the first working model of the submarine.



5. Vending Machine

It is believed that it was invented in the early 80s. 19th century. The first coin-operated devices sold postcards and books, were shown at the World Industrial Exhibition in London. American manufacturers have adapted vending machines for chewing gum, drinks and snacks. The first such machines installed in the New York subway.

In fact, the first automatic device of this kind has been described Heron of Alexandria in the I century BC. e. Use this device to sale of sacred water and wash their hands in the temples of Egypt. Praying put a coin in a special groove and in return received a strictly suitable amount of water for washing. At the end of the day the ministers took away the car was filled with coins and a new portion of water.



6. Flamethrower

It is believed that the flamethrower was invented in 1901 for the needs of the German army. Flamethrowers modern type used in the First World War. Weapons have a high efficiency. By the beginning of World War II armed with flamethrowers were many developed countries. In the United States at that time have developed a new modification weapons, allows to produce a stream of fire at the enemy almost continuously.

In fact, the palm of the present invention should give the Greeks. The prototype of modern flamethrower can be considered "Greek fire." Secret Formula of this weapon was developed in the 7th century BC Syrian prisoners of war. It was her Byzantines used in naval battles, setting fire to enemy ships.
First Greek fire discharged from ships, and later there was "mobile version" that allowed the enemy to beat jet fire. The most important thing is that Greek fire was impossible to pay off with plain water.

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