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myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver6 months ago

I have often wondered what it would be like to be marooned in history. I'd fancy going back to certain periods for a day or so, but the idea of being there forever doesn't entirely thrill me. Of course I could always "invent" useful things like electricity, the internal combustion engine. the tape recorder etc. Or could I? Actually I don't think that I could "discover" these things. I know how to use them, but not necessarily how to make them. If you went back in history what would you take with you and could you make a copy of it or invent it from scratch?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. PoetryPose (1155)   ranked 53 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

I don't have enough brain cells left to go back into history and invent all these things we have today...lol...Guess I better stay in the time frame I am living in right now...Cause I might not could invent nothing new but at least I know how to use what I got...


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Good plan. Me too!

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. dumblnddzzy (10278)   ranked 14 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

I would LOVE to have been born in the Victorian Age!!! I LOVE the way the women dressed, their hair do's, their make up, everything about them intrigues me to no end.. I would take a computer back with me, so I could still mylot...lol...Lori


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

LOL. I can see you as a Victorian lady Lori. However, taking a computer is one thing, making it work another!


myLot reputation of 91/100. dumblnddzzy (10278)   ranked 14 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

HAHA I am such a BLONDE!!!! I never even thought how I would get it to work!! Typical blondness showing again...lol..lori

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. James72 (6969)   ranked 52 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

This is an interesting premise and I've actually thought similar things myself from time to time! I'm not mechanically inclined in any way whatsoever, so me going back in time and then trying to build something would be an absolute disaster. lol The more I think about this, the more I've come to realise that I wouldn't need to go far back in time at all if money was my motivation. Even coming up with something as basic as "Post-it notes" before the actual person did would make me a milionaire 10 times over!

But for the sake of being a tad more righteous, I wouldn't mind being able to go back in time to centuries before penicillin was discovered. I'd create some mould and then voila! thumbup Hundreds of millions of people could've been saved if this were to happen. Well, it wouldn't be that straightforward I know, but I can imagine it at least!

It's either that, or I'd take back a condom and the first person I'd give one to is Hitler's Father. w00t


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

I agree the idea of going back and "inventing" something. But even the post it note requires a certain compound of glue. I'm not sure that I could manufacture that. But mould I can produce. Getting someone daft enough to let me inject it in their arm might be a tad trickier!


myLot reputation of 91/100. RawBill1 (619)   ranked 187 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

James, I like your idea about the condom and Hitlers father. Imagine a condom crusade back in time to wipe out all the nasty people in history before they were born! Now wouldn't that change the world!!!

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. dragon54u (9659)   ranked 60 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

I wouldn't really want to go back to the past. I like my modern conveniences! If I had to, though, I'd prefer to live during the 1950's or so after they invented clothes washers! Actually, I would really like to live during that time of optimism, determination and when society had some coherence.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

I know what you mean. I caught a few minutes of 1963 film earlier and everything seemed so much simpler. I love 1950s fashions too!

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. catdla1 (2715)   ranked 16 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

What an interesting discussion! When thinking of what I'd bring, I immediately thought of my computer, cell phone and food processor. Then I realised that that would be silly...I don't know if whatever time in history that I ended up at would have electricity to run them. I thought about bringing money, but don't know if it would be considered currency...or if it would be worthless. I guess I'd put on as much jewelry as I could and grab my dog, Tukay. Gold and silver has always had value, and I'm miss my dog if she wasn't with me.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

True. They might look at your jewelry and see even in that some new techniques in cutting etc. As for your dog - you'll need some protection from all those men who will be after you! They weren't all nicely obedient like me in those days you know! LOL.


myLot reputation of 99/100. catdla1 (2715)   ranked 16 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Hahaha! Any man who is afraid of my chihuahua isn't worth being 'caught' by. Maybe I'll hold out for a jeweler, who is impressed by new ways of making jewelry. I might even get to lead a life of privilege, huh? I could go for that.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Just let me know. I could be your silver cleaner or something!


myLot reputation of 99/100. catdla1 (2715)   ranked 16 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Clean my silver? Oh heck no! As long as we go back PRIOR to 1930, we can become dearly loved and famous the world over! How you say? By 'inventing' the tollhouse (chocolate chip) cookie!


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

The tollhoue cookie somehow missed the UK. Now I want one!!! Pretty please. LOL.


myLot reputation of 99/100. catdla1 (2715)   ranked 16 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

A tollhouse cookie is a chocolate chip cookie. They were invented in Massachusetts in 1930. Here's an INFORMATION ONLY link for their history: http://www.ideafinder.com...


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

That's very interesting. Thank you for finding that for me.

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6. myLot reputation of 90/100. geniustiger (937)   ranked 104 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

For me If I am the man in the history
I dont think I cannot invent whatever.
Its because I have only average .I.Q.
Not all people have bright minds and ideas
to have some inventions.
I know only great people can make their story
and inventions provable .
Might be I can only have a copy for it.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Maybe you could find a clever person and show them the thing? Then perhaps they can make it.

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7. myLot reputation of 96/100. RieRie (688)   ranked 103 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

I'd go back to the beginning of time and take a camera, then take a photo of what happened and then all the religious people and big bang theoristy people could see exactly what happened and stop arguing about it:-)
I don't think I could invent a camera though.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

That's your theory scuppered RirRie. Actually, a camera isn't so hard to make. A little pinhole camera can be made out of things that we all have lying around. Instructions are here: www.instructables.com/id/...


myLot reputation of 96/100. RieRie (688)   ranked 103 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Oh yeah I remember doing it at school,but mine didn't work too well:-)

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8. myLot reputation of 33/100. urbandekay (4297)   ranked 22 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

The catseye, easy and the inventor made millions

all the best urban


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

He did and he was English! However, you could only really go back to the early 20th century, before then there wasn't much need for catseyes - except by cats!


moonwalker10 (3)   ranked 210 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

i agree with you

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9. myLot reputation of 33/100. urbandekay (4297)   ranked 22 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

Matches

all the best urban


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Yes. Now I wonder if I know how to make a match without blowing myself and most of the area around me to smithereens!


myLot reputation of 33/100. urbandekay (4297)   ranked 22 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

Well, used to make gunpowder as a kid, so don't think it would be that hard

all the best urban

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10. tosatyamishra (59)   ranked 130 out of 267 in problem solver   6 months ago

if it is possible for me to go back the history then i will make every effort to strengthen the relationship that i have lost in my life. and to be funniest i really like to experience the thrill again that time has kept for me.


myLot reputation of 97/100. p1kef1sh (5705)   ranked 1 out of 267 in problem solver  6 months ago

That's good to hear. Thank you.

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