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Top engineering achievements of the 20th century

August 13, 2010 at 12:12AM
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TOP ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

1.Electrification

2.The automobile

3.The airplane

4.Water sanitation and supply

5.Electronics (transistors, chips, etc.)

6.Radio and television

7.Farm mechanization

8.The computer

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9.The telephone

10.Air conditioning/refrigeration

Source: National Academy of Engineering

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