The Most Iconic Inventions of the 2010s

Square Reader

Not a lot of people will admit to carrying a lot of cash anymore. Most of the time, people use their debit or credit cards. This was a problem for smaller, independent folks who wanted to sell their products but didn't have the means for a legit card reader. Then, the Square Reader came onto the market and helped bring more cash into the pockets of small businesses. Plus, it's way more convenient for the customer, too!

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The More You Know

  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
  • In the late 1600s, London was plagued by an attacker who would spank his victims with a rod and shout "Spanko!" before running away.
  • Glitter is so unique it can be used as forensic evidence if matching glitter is found at the crime scene and on the suspect since glitter often goes unnoticed by the suspect.
  • There's a Russian village where every resident is a tightrope walker.
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