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12 things that were invented way earlier than you probably thought

Chris WellerJun 22, 2016, 19:38 IST

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It's easy to think modern technology has always been just that - modern.

The truth is, many pieces of today's technology have actually been in development for decades.

Here are some of the most vital pieces of technology that were born before most of us were.