Top engineering achievements of the 20th century

August 13, 2010 at 12:12AM

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

9.The telephone

10.Air conditioning/refrigeration

Source: National Academy of Engineering

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