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Teddy bear vs Lightning rod
Which invention? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Teddy bear 1902 50% · #266 in the world
- Lightning rod 1752 50% · #263 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Teddy bear and Lightning rod: 50% each. Lightning rod is #263 of the 300 inventions in the world ranking, and #11 of the 11 from the 18th century. Teddy bear is #266, and #93 of the 101 from the 20th century.
Side by side
| Teddy bear | Lightning rod | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #266 | #263 |
| Year | 1902 | 1752 |