13 images show the level of 'modernization' of familiar objects in the past

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Everything changes over time . Familiar items " once upon a time " used in the home were also improved and upgraded. Every day passes, our world is enriched by new technologies and inventions. Have you ever used something that wondered in the material that the shape they first invented looked like?

We have collected some great images of the great improvements in simple everyday tools, which are now hard to recognize.Let us learn through 13 pictures showing the level of "modernization" of familiar objects in the past to compare!

13. Television

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The TV was mass-produced for the first time in Germany in 1934. A large box made of wood with small screens and blurry images costs $ 445 ( equivalent to nearly $ 7,000 today ).

This must be very hard to believe but true! Especially when looking at ultra-thin TVs with large screens and sharp images that can be purchased at any electronics store today, you can hardly imagine what the first TV looks like.

12. Eyeglasses

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The world's first " sex lens " was found in Canada and used 800 years ago to protect the eyes from sunlight . Northern residents used materials made entirely of wood, bone or other non-translucent materials and left narrow slots for the eyes. This helps to protect the view and reduce the glare of the sun reflected on the ice.

11. Digital camera

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Today, if you want to " grab " a great moment with high-definition digital, we simply need to press a button on the mobile phone or press the button on the camera with us. OK.

But in the 1975s, you would have to use a device weighing 8 lbs, equipped with a cassette player and 16 batteries to take pictures.

10. Toilet paper

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Paper began to be used for the first time for hygiene purposes in China around 589 AD. Until 1857, new toilet paper was mass-produced ( later, it was cut into a square and packed in small packages ).

With the first roll of toilet paper looks quite similar to the toilet paper roll today appeared in 1880 in England. Currently, toilet paper is widely used for many different purposes in the world.

9. Washing machine

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The first washing machine was patented in 1851. A washing machine can wash 10-15 clothes at once by using the power of 10 mules . Today, for washing machines to work, we need to provide " electricity " instead of letting the mules eat grass as before!

8. Socks / socks

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Socks / socks appear for the first time in Egypt since the 3rd century AD.The image above is a 1500-year-old woolen socks found in Egypt in the 19th century . This pair of wool socks is divided into 2 sections instead of five toes like a typical pair of socks today. The strange distance between the two parts is explained by the fact that ancient Egyptians often wear socks / socks to go with sandals.

Today, socks are used as an important item in a collection of outfits. But in fact, is it hard to imagine someone using socks in combination with sandals?

7. Drilling machine

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Modern drilling machines today just need to press the button, your work can be completed in minutes. But a long time ago, when electric drills were invented in the mid-19th century, manual drills used in ancient Rome were probably a lot of work!

6. Sanitary pads

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Women have been using sanitary pads since ancient times, but these early variants are still far from the hygiene products found on today's shelves. In different cultures, sanitary pads are made from papyrus, wool, paper or fern paper and are often tied with tape. Modern sanitary napkins were officially released in 1930.

5. Life jacket

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Life jackets are one of the most widely used personal rescue devices in the world today. In the early twentieth century, life jackets were no longer as popular as they were because they were thought to be a major obstacle. Surely looking at the photo, you can understand why!

4. Patin shoes

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These roller skates date back to 1743, however, these items are not the same as today's modern designs (in fact almost impossible to use ) and many of the following models do not have much improvement. advanced. It was really improved and upgraded in 1970 - to help hockey players move more easily.

3. Hand calculator

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The first computer ( known as a calculator ) can only perform four functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division . Besides, accuracy does not depend on computers but depends on the person. But luckily, today's computers can be used easily, more diverse functions and models, most importantly, compact!

2. Children surveillance camera

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Today, milky mothers can completely feel relieved to know that their children are safe despite placing them in the family. Clear sound, clear images make everyone feel excited because of its convenience and modernity.

Surprisingly, the child surveillance camera was first invented a few centuries ago, but more bulky ( if not intimidating ), although these devices all use the same purpose. .

1. Hard drive

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60 years ago, the first hard drive was released to the public. It weighs over 14 lbs ( over 6kg ) and has only 5 MB of memory. Today, even the most conventional phones weighing about a dozen ounces ( 1 Ounce = 28,3495231g ), can store data 10 times as much!

It's amazing, isn't it! " Once upon a time " items in the family are not as modern as they are now but can see the great creativity of the ancients, which is the premise to improve and create good products like today. !

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