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903 inventions
Written knowledge gathered from around the world — starting with the great inventions. Open one to read what it is, who made it, and where.

Inventions

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    Computer
    General-purpose device for performing arithmetic or logical operations
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    Internet
    Global system of connected computer networks based on IP addressing and routing protocols
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    Esperanto
    International auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof
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    Television
    Telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images
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    Car
    Motorized road vehicle designed to carry one to eight people rather than primarily goods
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    Periodic table
    Table systematically placing elements based on atomic number and recurrent properties
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    Basketball
    Team sport played on a court with baskets on either end
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    Telephone
    Telecommunications device that permits two or more users to conduct a conversation

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