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In article , "WatsThe invention of charging interest on loaned money...it was a crime and sin throughout the classical and middle ages. Only in the 600 years or so has it really been set free. I would rank it in the top 10.-- |/| /| |2 |

It is said David Beckham was so impressed by the real usefulness of the Thermos as taught to him, he bought one, and took it along to his club training session.His mates asked him what he was carrying, and what for."A thermos, it keeps hot food hot - and cold food cold.""What's in it then, David?", his mates asked."A serving of minestrone soup, and a choc ice!"

The 10 Greatest Inventions are:Binary(I can't think of the other one right now)-- Paul Hovnanian mailto:------------------------------------------------------------------In the force if Yoda's so strong, construct a sentence with words inthe proper order then why can't he?

10 Greatest Inventions?

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Jim Gregory 21 years ago

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Jim Gregory 21 years ago

Two of the oldest, ubiquitous and nearly permanent inventions are glass and cement.

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Paul Hovnanian P.E. 21 years ago

The 10 Greatest Inventions are:

Binary

(I can't think of the other one right now)

-- Paul Hovnanian mailto: snipped-for-privacy@Hovnanian.com

------------------------------------------------------------------ In the force if Yoda's so strong, construct a sentence with words in the proper order then why can't he?

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Ian 21 years ago

Thanks, Paul - thread needed that.

Regards Ian

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