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Offline texasmom

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greatest inventions of convenience
« on: July 31, 2007, 08:26:03 PM »
I almost didn't start this thread, because there were too many to chose from.

Speaking strictly from an interest of convenience, what's your top 3?


printing press
cruise control
dish washing machine
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Offline RAIDER14

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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2007, 08:28:55 PM »
light bulb
automobile
and for future purposes Solar Power
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Offline AKIron

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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2007, 08:31:30 PM »
Lemme start at the bottom. My least favorite three:

Daylight savings time
Alarm clocks
Income tax
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Re: greatest invention of convenience
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2007, 08:35:49 PM »
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Originally posted by texasmom
I almost didn't start this thread, because there were too many to chose from.

Speaking strictly from an interest of convenience, what's your top 3?


printing press
cruise control
dish washing machine

dish washing machine=wife...doesnt matter....:D
hmmm.....I'd have to say...microwave--instant oatmeal every morning:aok
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Offline JB73

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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2007, 08:38:09 PM »
MP3 Players
Television Remote Controls
High Speed Internet
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Offline MrBill

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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2007, 08:41:48 PM »
I never really thought about the top three ... but toilet paper would surely top my list.
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2007, 08:43:12 PM »
The fly
Digital movie camera
Velcro gloves
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2007, 08:46:15 PM »
Wheel
axe  
Stockings
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Offline JB73

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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2007, 08:55:14 PM »
I forgot to add to mine front clasp bras for easy access

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Offline Flint

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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2007, 08:56:14 PM »
In the spirit of something being convenient rather than essential, there's surley one clear winner .... the TV remote!  

and Air Conditioning
and Mobile (Cell) Phones


I reckon the toothbrush is one of the greatest inventions of all time though.
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2007, 08:57:00 PM »
Phone
Light bulb
Car
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Offline APDrone

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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2007, 08:59:20 PM »
Cordless Telephones ( cell included )
TV/Cable/RD ( recording device ) Remote Control
Drive Through ATM


Honorable Mentions:
eBay
eFile of taxes/TurboTax
amazon.com
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Offline FBplmmr

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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2007, 09:05:45 PM »
electricity
automobiles
internet


(but part of me wants to say bikinis, brass poles, and jello shots)


sorry, just trying to be honest
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2007, 09:09:23 PM »
Indoor plumbing (all of it)
Air conditioning
Refridgerator
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2007, 09:10:57 PM »
lazy boy
beer
microwave
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