Inventions

What is the least talked about but probably one of the most important inventions of modern man?
Wire.
Think about it.
Wire is pervasive. It's in, on and around everything we do. When was the last time you thought about wire? Maybe the last time you were hooking up your VCR?
To show just how important it is, consider this: The most popular most sought after high tech gadgets of the moment? Wireless (fill in the blank). 'Wireless' is so cool now because we are so entangled by wires and the thought of losing them sounds like welcome relief. So, take one of those 'wireless' gadgets and crack it open. What do you think you will find inside? Wires.