Another great discovery in prehuman and consequently human history was the discovery of fire by our ancestors. Cooking and eating meat allowed our digestive systems to require less effort in digestion which meant or guts could shrink and our brains could grow as we evolved into modern humans.
Another great discovery in prehuman and consequently human history was the discovery of fire by our ancestors. Cooking and eating meat allowed our digestive systems to require less effort in digestion which meant or guts could shrink and our brains could grow as we evolved into modern humans.
With the current amount of snow and the freezing temperatures we have had lately, I stand by my earlier remark that indoor plumbing is my favorite.
For some reason page 2 of this thread is not showing up for me. I was having trouble posting here since the last database error.
Now it seems to be working.
Mentioning that also makes me thankful for water chlorination which is particularly useful when water pipes break from the cold and the water supply has to be treated by the city for infectious agents because germs can get into the water supply through broken water pipes.Originally Posted by Falconer360
With the current amount of snow and the freezing temperatures we have had lately, I stand by my earlier remark that indoor plumbing is my favorite.
Another important application of the discovery of fire by our ancestors was using it to melt and shape metals into tools and weapons.
the transistor, as it provided the foundation of modern technology
That means you think that we developed cars, trains, ships and aircraft, built bridges, provided our cities with electric light, all without any technology.
Do you actually mean that? Or do you really mean that the transistor is the foundation of modern information technology (IT)?
information technology, sorry...
Information technology has transformed the world since the first modern computer was invented. From processing data to enabling communication and information sharing, information technology has enabled a lot so far and continues to grow.
Maybe not exactly "invention" per say but further development of internet for me
Who knows what the internet will look like and be used for in 50 years!Maybe not exactly "invention" per say but further development of internet for me
Another great discovery in prehuman and consequently human history was the discovery of fire by our ancestors. Cooking and eating meat allowed our digestive systems to require less effort in digestion which meant or guts could shrink and our brains could grow as we evolved into modern humans.
only way I could post is by replyingWho knows what the internet will look like and be used for in 50 years!Maybe not exactly "invention" per say but further development of internet for me
Forgive me Matt...I had hoped this was up again..
It kinda sorta is...
I hope that you and your family are all ok on the Big Island. Do take care!
No problem! Hopefully the site has been fixed and improved to work a lot quicker and better or will be fixed or improved sometime soon.
The invention of the stirrup in China is considered one of the most important invention in the history of warfare, prior to gunpowder, because it gave the rider stability which allowed them to use weapons such as bows.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirrup
From what I read in the article Temple Grandin was a prominent and widely cited proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter, an internationally famous spokesperson on autism, and a highly influential person.
And an example of people achieving goals that would appear daunting to many others.(surprised that I only learned about her very recently )From what I read in the article Temple Grandin was a prominent and widely cited proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter, an internationally famous spokesperson on autism, and a highly influential person.
Absolutely! What are the characteristics of autism? I believe many people with autism have social problems but can be very intelligent.And an example of people achieving goals that would appear daunting to many others.(surprised that I only learned about her very recently )From what I read in the article Temple Grandin was a prominent and widely cited proponent for the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter, an internationally famous spokesperson on autism, and a highly influential person.
Temple Grandin isn’t a “was,”, she’s an “is.” Still very much alive and active.
As to autism, there are various levels of severity. She’s a very high-functioning autistic.
Sorry! My mistake! I am glad she is alive and well and still doing her work.
Antibiotics.
Antibiotic increased the life span and life quality of many people. Now we just have to find a way to better fight viruses and cancer.
I wonder that if in the future mankind will be able to genetically engineers itself to be resistant to all known diseases and also engineer ourselves to have the ability to biologically produce our own medications, in the proper doses, for any aliment we may still yet develop. I guess that brings up the ethics of genetically modifying humans and the question of the damage done to future pharmaceutical companies by eliminating a big chunk of their profits from manufacturing and selling medications that treat or cure disease. Perhaps the promise of curing most disease if worth hurting future pharmaceutical company profits. I would imagine that if we could cure a disease rather than just treat it things would be better for everyone.
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We cannot forget the wheel!
The discovery of the Americas was an important discovery in human history. The United States has played a major role in the world.
The Salk Vaccine
The discovery of the Smallpox vaccine was also very important for humankind.
I hit like mmatt!! even though it doesn't work!
Thanks babe!
the wheel
for obvious reasons
You're a hamster?for obvious reasons
I keep threatening to build a running wheel for human children. For toddler to pre-teen sizes. Padded, enclosed. Should make a million!
A Trump sized one would be good.
Economy’s doing good, lots’a jobs, wages going up. Troops are being withdrawn from places they never should have been. North Korea deal talks. Iran hasn’t been bombed. And whether a person agrees or not with his campaign promises, Trump does fight for them more vigorously than any president in my lifetime. I think The POTUS is kicking ass. So, you speak for yourself.
One of my greatest disappointments in children’s toys is that they don’t come in adult sizes; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfO9LzQ7Jvc
And now back to our regular program; Beer! Beer is a great invention.
Yup, I adore wheels!You're a hamster?for obvious reasons
Don't forget the axle!the wheel
for obvious reasons
You are so wicked Sir Demon!!!You're a hamster?for obvious reasons
Do you have any favorite brands or types of beers?
For an Ale, Dead Guy from The Rogue Valley Brewery is a favorite. Otherwise I have a penchant for darks, stouts, and porters. Especially local small batch microbrews.
Thanks for sharing!
A few people here have posted about beer so I thought I would link to a Wikipedia article on the history of beer!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_beer
Antibiotics.
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