They were used by our ancestors.
Have you ever thought about how it was invented the technology that you use every day? Perhaps, I thought, and maybe consider them for granted. Today we will look at examples of modern technology, which actually was invented a long time ago.
Archimedes screw
Ancient mechanism used to transfer water from low-lying reservoirs. “Screw” is still in use today!
Water and sewer
This technology greatly contributed to the development of civilization. And helps still! Be thankful to her each time after using the toilet.
Letter
Now it seems so familiar. But it all started with the caveman, carapacho drawings on the cave walls, which subsequently led to the appearance of characters, then papyrus, then the manuscripts, then print that eventually led to the fact that you are reading this.
Alarm clock
In Ancient Greece, people have used devices that would Wake them in the morning or recalled their signal. They say that Plato even had a big water clock.
Laces
We fly into space, but the same as 3000 years ago, attached “pieces of skin”, i.e. shoes, to the feet with laces.
The odometer
This may surprise you, but the odometer was already known to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Well, as anyone need is supported by the chariot?
Wheel
Right, how could I not mention here the wheel, for the last 3000 years it is still not out of fashion.
Maps and cartography
Although today we use satellites, but since then, as people began to hit the road and go far enough from home, they do not cease to engage in the mapping.
Makeup
Ancient celebrity used the makeup for thousands of years before the painted screens of Hollywood stars.
Sharp blades
Be it a scythe, a saw, a knife, any cutting weapon for hunting, harvesting or cutting pizza, sharp blade still in fashion.
Watch
“What time?” This phrase is known from time immemorial. The main difference is that, in answering this question, our ancestors had to look at the sun; we’re just looking at the screen of our phone.
Olympic games
Many of the Olympic sports are very old. In fact, modern sports such as long jump and sprint, rooted in the times of the ancient Greeks.
Water mill
This ancient invention was developed the energy that people need for their needs. As our planet’s fossil fuels are exhausted, these mills are once again beginning to look attractive.
Cable wheel
Although this mechanism is driven by brute force, it still remains one of the best and cheapest methods for lifting weights.
Geometry
The ancient Babylonian, Egyptian and Indian civilization made a great contribution to the development of this science. A large part of mathematics and other modern Sciences is rooted in the study of geometry.
Screws
Although the screws were invented in ancient times (think Archimedes screw), they are not often used to join parts because to give them contemporary forms took some time. But screws were found in several ancient machines.
Philosophy
The foundations of philosophy were laid thousands of years ago … and although you may not consider this doctrine as an invention of philosophy is directly depended on the scientific revolution.
Concrete
In ancient times it was known as opus caementicium and was a favorite building material in the Roman Empire.
Levers
No mechanical levers, the world we know today would have been perhaps impossible. It is interesting that apes have invented them, when they began to use improvised tools for obtaining food.
Medicine
Although medicine has come a long way before the advent of microbial theory and antibiotics, but the ancient Greeks laid the foundations that allowed us to develop modern medicine.
Newspapers
In Ancient Rome they were called Acta Diurna (or “daily acts”). These publications became the forerunner of today’s Newspapers.
Wedge
So, the monkeys used not only the stick-levers, and wedges, too. And thanks to them, we still use wedges today.
Democracy
Probably the most successful political invention known to man. Democracy is known since ancient Athens.
Sailing
For centuries, people knew how to sail against the wind. This phenomenon is due to the Bernoulli effect, which also helps the airplanes in flight.
Sloping descent
Like the wheel, inclined planes was an incredible technical breakthrough when they applied for the first time. They made possible the emergence of such wonders of civilization as Stonehenge and the Pyramids.
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