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Tim Harford on Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy

Nov 20, 2017 · 01:08:50
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  • Elevators are crucial forms of mass transit.
  • Washing machines saved less time than expected.
  • Light's historical impact on the modern economy.

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