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 Written by [Admin](https://www.irdglass.com/blog/author/admin) | Dec 16, 2021 6:30:00 AM

*Popular Mechanics* released a list of the 65 best inventions of the past 65 years. By “best” they mean the degree to which they impact our everyday lives. Taken as a whole, these inventions have completely reshaped the world we live in. Many of them have changed society itself.

Others, like the microwave, have just made everyday things, like making popcorn or reheating coffee, so much darned easier.

## 20 of the Best Inventions from the last 20 Years

We’ll share the best inventions from the past 20 years, 1999 to 2018. To check out the complete list, click [here](https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/g24668233/best-inventions/).

**2018 – Metal 3D Printing**

**2017 – Tesla Model 3**

**2016 – Oculus Rift**

**2015 – Reusable Rockets**

**2014 – Hemopurifier**

**2013 – Atlas**

**2012 – Google’s Machine Learning **

**2011 – Curiosity Rover**

**2010 – Siri**

**2009 – Bitcoin**

**2008 – Large Hadron Collider**

**2007 – iPhone**

**2006 – Wii**

**2005 – Google Maps**

**2004 – Facebook**

**2003 – The Human Genome Project**

**2002 – IEEE 802.16**

**2001 – Wikipedia**

**2000 – PlayStation 2**

**1999 – Bluetooth Version 1.0**

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