"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer, " humorist Dave Barry has written.

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What do you think is the greatest invention that has occurred in your lifetime, and the greatest invention in the history of humanity?

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His greatest invention is the American dream.

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His greatest contribution was actually the invention of the assembly line and his dedication to providing an affordable automobile to the masses.

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But the simple fact is that warfare, not venture capital, is the greatest underwriter of technological innovation and invention.

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With the rise of tablets, smartphones, social media, apps and personal clouds, we are in the midst of a profound computing shift, perhaps the greatest technology revolution in the enterprise since the invention of the PC.

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Richard Mall received perhaps the greatest applause of the night, for his invention of the Matthews Max Menace Arm, a portable device which allows studio lights to be moved and positioned all over a set, often where normal lighting cannot be used because of on-site restrictions or other difficult conditions.

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The BBC has created a list of the 50 greatest British inventions as part of its Genius of Invention season, and Radio Times wants readers to vote for their favourite.

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Popeil's invention, Gladwell said, is "arguably the greatest rotisserie oven for the home ever made, " and it has been marketed by a third-generation member of a family that perfected the art of selling directly to consumers on the Jersey Shore boardwalk.

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