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Incandescent light bulb vs Telephone

Which invention mattered more? Pick one and see how the world splits.

• Incandescent light bulb 1879 41% · #163 in the world
• Telephone 1876 59% · #49 in the world

The world's split right now, from everyone's votes on Inventions.

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