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Discover the surprising origins of your favorite household appliance
Inventions that made living a whole lot more convenient
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Have you ever wondered when the washing machine was invented? Come to think of it, when did we first start using a refrigerator, or microwave? Many of the everyday home appliances we take for granted today were in fact created in the 19th century on the back of the Industrial Revolution, most by design but some by accident. So, next time you reach for the steam iron or vacuum cleaner, take a moment and ponder their origins!
Intrigued? Click through and take a look at the inventions that made living a whole lot more convenient.
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