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-The fire.

Making and controlling fire meant a before and after for the
development of the human being. Thanks to fire, man was able to warm
himself, generate light, cook, make small utensils and even defend himself
against attacks. According to archaeological research, it was the Homo
Erectus species who discovered fire, that is, fire was discovered 1.6 million
years ago. Back then, our ancestors used them as firearms, a tool that aided
survival.
The wheel. It dates from the year 3,500 BC. in Mesopotamia. It
facilitated transportation and mobility on a global and daily basis. But it
also produced important developments in the field of industrialization. It is
one of the fundamental inventions in the history of mankind and also
fundamental for the later Industrial Revolution since it is essential for
machinery.
The plow. It appeared more or less at the same time as the wheel and
also in Mesopotamia. It changed the development of field work to open
holes and move the earth. Undoubtedly one of the most important
inventions in history, since it allowed the evolution of agriculture. Plowing
increases the porosity of the soil and therefore the growth of plants.

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