Pick an iconic object that has helped shape civilisation

**gustavo** · 07/01/2010, 8:45 AM

**juan** · 18/01/2010, 11:59 PM

The spirit level... Although it was invented a bit too late for that tower in pisa

**Paddyfield** · 19/01/2010, 6:49 AM

Sanitation.

Lack of it could kill you. Look at the state of this nation when pipes get frozen. Worse still, think of the 3rd world countries where toilets are scarce.

Best invention ever.

**Boo_Boy** · 19/01/2010, 7:23 AM

Without the Satellite Dish, I wouldn't see my sports.
Without the Satellite Dish, I wouldn't have seen Derry City in Sofia.
Without the Satellite Dish, I wouldn't have seen Pats in Bucharest.
Without the Satellite Dish, I wouldn't have seen Bohs in Salzburg.

All hail the Satellite Dish.

**centre mid** · 19/01/2010, 8:28 AM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer

**juan** · 19/01/2010, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Paddyfield

Sanitation.

Lack of it could kill you. Look at the state of this nation when pipes get frozen. Worse still, think of the 3rd world countries where toilets are scarce.

Best invention ever.

Yeah, but what have Romans ever done for us?!