New Zealand Inventions that Changed the World
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Published 2021-11-13
In this video, we'll take a look at 8 inventions in particular that have come out of New Zealand. Sure, some of these inventions might not really be that world-changing, but some definitely are/were. NUMBER 3 WILL MILDLY INTEREST YOU!
All Comments (21)
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I think the most important one missing from this collection is the Hamilton Jet.
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The airtight round tin-lid invented by a Dunedin tinsmith to keep food and biscuits airtight and food safe, used internationally.
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Electric fence. ✌️
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Instant coffee was invented in invercargill by strange coffee and also the Bobby pin was invented in invercargill
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You left out the Hamilton Jet engine which was the first thing I thought of LOL
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My father Lionel Jones invented the drench gun on Paparatu Station. He sold the patent for $35 pounds and purchased a Rolex. I have the Rolex, my brother the patient documents and prototype.
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BUT WE FORGOT the pavalovaaaaaaaaaa
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The rotary (spray) portable sheep dip was invented by Ian Ferguson of Invercargill.
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the world's fastest indian - kiwi bert munro didn't invent the indian scout motor cycle but he modified it to achieve the world record for under 1000 cc of 205.67 mph back in 1967
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the Yale lock, the spare wheel and tyre for cars, first franking machine, self sealing lid ( as per paint tins ) first successful replacement of diseased heart valves with artifical valves first succesful pre-natal blood transfusion
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My dad helped invent the device that could be strapped on a bull to ‘mark’ the back each cow that he set, serviced, as part of selective breeding programs. Whatawhata research station. Love you and miss you, dad.
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Hokey pokey ice cream.
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Looking forward to the next video, there are plenty more you can add on. Good video - well done 👍
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Hamilton Jet boat by Bill Hamilton. Gave the world jet boats used internationally.
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We've been inventing things before we even existed
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Trench warfare
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I remember when Peter Snell was training between olympics by distance running in the bay of islands. My cousin and I were able to run with him, something pretty cool for a bunch of under 10 year olds.
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Harold Gillies and his cousin Archibald McIndoe both ENT surgeons invented plastic surgery as we know it today. The Gillies forceps are used world wide in modern surgery.
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The Hamilton Aqua Jet. Aerial Top Dressing. The Ski Plane.
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HOW COULD YOU LEAVE OUT INSTANT COFFEE
