Wall Street Journal publishes top 25 most impactful U.S. inventions ranked by readers
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
Wall Street Journal publishes top 25 most impactful U.S. inventions ranked by readers
2 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
WSJ readers spent three months ranking 60 U.S. inventions, with coronary bypass surgery at 26th, cotton gin 30th, dishwasher 50th, bluejeans 56th, and Post-it Notes 60th.
The published list highlights inventions with the greatest societal impact, sparking ongoing debate among readers about the significance of American innovation.
This ranking is part of the WSJ’s yearlong 'USA250' series, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring its economic and technological achievements.
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