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A question that came up today that I thought was worth some thought. Disregarding anything that would be worst due to the fact that it kills or physically harms people, what would you say is the worst invention for mankind, as in what would we be better off had it never been invented?

After thinking a little bit, I was able to come up with my own answer, but am curious to see what others say first, and if anyone comes up with the same answer.

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OOT

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TV Remote Control

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In my opinion, nuclear weapons are such a threat to everyone, the harm that could be done to the world with little effort and time is amazing.

It's cliche, I know, but thats my answer

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Religion. Haha, now this thread will get moved to science/math/philosophy.

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Rob Schneider

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In my opinion, nuclear weapons are such a threat to everyone, the harm that could be done to the world with little effort and time is amazing.

It's cliche, I know, but thats my answer

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Disregarding anything that would be worst due to the fact that it kills or physically harms people

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good answer

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the clapper...but mostly because the idea was stolen from a guy who wanted it to be the snap of your fingers.

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In my opinion, nuclear weapons are such a threat to everyone, the harm that could be done to the world with little effort and time is amazing.

It's cliche, I know, but thats my answer

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Disregarding anything that would be worst due to the fact that it kills or physically harms people

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good answer

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I am under the assumtion that in your rush to make someone look like a fool, the fact that the value of the structures and the cities, the economic effects, etc that could be caused by a weapon of such distrution, aside frmo the life loss, would be horrible?

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Religion. Haha, now this thread will get moved to science/math/philosophy.

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Without religion, we'd be totally [censored], and so many things would have never been acomplished

For example, the printing press was invented to distribute bibles. Writen language itself was invented mostly for commercial needs, but also to spread religion.

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the clapper...but mostly because the idea was stolen from a guy who wanted it to be the snap of your fingers.

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Since everybody can clap their hands but not everybody can snap their fingers, you answer is lousy.

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I am under the assumtion that in your rush to make someone look like a fool...

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I didn't make you look like a fool, you did. I merely pointed it out.

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Since everybody can clap their hands but not everybody can snap their fingers, you answer is lousy.

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the clapper...but mostly because the idea was stolen from a guy who wanted it to be the snap of your fingers.

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Since everybody can clap their hands but not everybody can snap their fingers, you answer is lousy.

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My answer was a joke about the stupid invention commercial. You obviously haven't seen it.

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Writen language itself was invented mostly for commercial needs, but also to spread religion.

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Anthroplogists everywhere are shaking their head in unison

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the clapper...but mostly because the idea was stolen from a guy who wanted it to be the snap of your fingers.

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Yeah, RONCO marketing refused to put a product out there called "The Snapper."

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the umbrella

if you are lucky enough and it does not break within a month of purchasing it, you will loose it. When you are holding one you spend more time trying to make it not do the wind flip thing.

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Fire.


I always thought the wheel is total bullshit, too.

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the idea of a MMORPG, although, that is why we no longer see nerds around anymore

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Hamburger Earmuffs.

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I always thought the wheel is total bullshit, too.

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Why is Ice Man wasting his gimmic account greatness on crap like this?

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Disregarding anything that would be worst due to the fact that it kills or physically harms people

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This is unclear. Do you only mean things that, when used as intended, hurt and kill people (weapons). Or would, for example, the car count in this category since tons of people are hurt and killed by them every year?

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Religion. Haha, now this thread will get moved to science/math/philosophy.

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Without religion, we'd be totally [censored], and so many things would have never been acomplished

For example, the printing press was invented to distribute pornography . Writen language itself was invented mostly for commercial needs, but also to pick up hot chicks.

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fyp

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Spam. Tofu. Etc.

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The cell phone

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Televangelism, and it's not close.

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The British soap opera.

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The British soap opera.

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The British Monarchy

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The invention of the toilet has been linked to the rise of a number of colon and pelvic diseases which have exploded since the end of the nineteenth century. This was about the time that the modern porcelain throne became widely used in the western world, spreading from its invention in England. Colon cancer, bowel disease, and prostate and uterine disorders have also been connected to the use of the toilet. Sitting on the toilet produces strain and damage to the pelvis and results in damage to the nerves around the uterus and prostate. The damage results in these organs being susceptable to disease. As well, the modern toilet results in a posture which produces incomplete evacuation. Thus, the polluted colon is prone to cancer, diverticulosis, appendicitis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

Other cultures that continued to use the natural squatting posture to crap did not develop these ailments. A high fiber diet is beginning to be discounted as a preventative measure. The squat will make a comeback. There is growing evidence that this plague of ailments is simply due to the invention of the modern shitter. You will soon have to take lessons from your one year old infant on how to poop properly rather than the other way around. The squat is the natural way humans defecate. The modern commode is just a fad that needs to be eradicated. Worst invention ever.

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The British soap opera.

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The British Monarchy

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Nowadays the Monarchy is a complete waste of time yeah, though we make a nice buck on tourism out of them. God bless the Queen!

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In my opinion, nuclear weapons are such a threat to everyone, the harm that could be done to the world with little effort and time is amazing.

It's cliche, I know, but thats my answer

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Until the day comes when the world is actually blown up, nuclear weapons have actually come through pretty well for us as a whole. Would you prefer a constant state of war over a majority of the planet?

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The invention of the toilet has been linked to the rise of a number of colon and pelvic diseases which have exploded since the end of the nineteenth century. This was about the time that the modern porcelain throne became widely used in the western world, spreading from its invention in England. Colon cancer, bowel disease, and prostate and uterine disorders have also been connected to the use of the toilet. Sitting on the toilet produces strain and damage to the pelvis and results in damage to the nerves around the uterus and prostate. The damage results in these organs being susceptable to disease. As well, the modern toilet results in a posture which produces incomplete evacuation. Thus, the polluted colon is prone to cancer, diverticulosis, appendicitis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

Other cultures that continued to use the natural squatting posture to crap did not develop these ailments. A high fiber diet is beginning to be discounted as a preventative measure. The squat will make a comeback. There is growing evidence that this plague of ailments is simply due to the invention of the modern shitter. You will soon have to take lessons from your one year old infant on how to poop properly rather than the other way around. The squat is the natural way humans defecate. The modern commode is just a fad that needs to be eradicated. Worst invention ever.

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thats deep.

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A question that came up today that I thought was worth some thought. Disregarding anything that would be worst due to the fact that it kills or physically harms people, what would you say is the worst invention for mankind, as in what would we be better off had it never been invented?

After thinking a little bit, I was able to come up with my own answer, but am curious to see what others say first, and if anyone comes up with the same answer.

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neckties - uncomfortable, get dirty

high heels - look uncomfortable

the keyboard-guitar - is there an actual name for this contraption?

bottled water - ever proven to keep people healthier?? nice public health mindfuck

qwerty keyboard - yeah i know WHY it was invented but still i wonder how much more technologically advanced we would be as humans with a more logical keyboard

letter 'q' - worthless, especially without a 'u'

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