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Clarinet vs Parachute
Which invention? Pick one and see how the world splits.
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Clarinet and Parachute: 50% each. Clarinet is #144 of the 300 inventions in the world ranking and Parachute #145; among the 11 from the 18th century, they are #4 and #5.
Side by side
| Clarinet | Parachute | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #144 | #145 |
| Year | c. 1700 | 1783 |