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

  • A solar powered, self-filling water bottle has been invented for bike riders that condenses atmospheric moisture to automatically fill the bottle.
  • The wolf's jaw can exert 1500 pounds of pressure per square inch, twice the jaw pressure of a German Shepherd. Wolves can crush large bones in just a few bites.
  • The shortest scientific –ology word is "oology."
  • Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.
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