1884
Energy
Britain
Steam turbine
Charles Parsons's turbine generated electricity far more efficiently than pistons.
Why it mattered
Still generates most of the world's electricity.
Industrial Age
1884
2 recorded milestones at this point in the record.
1884
Communication
United States
Fountain pen and mass literacy tools
A reliable ink reservoir made writing portable and clean.
Why it mattered
Everyday technology of clerks and students.
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