The Most Iconic Inventions of the 2010s

Nest Thermostat

It's a bit weird to think that a thermostat was a hot topic of the 2010s, but it was! The Nest Thermostat learns your habits and the temperatures that you like all the while keeping it eco-friendly. Plus, people love the fact that you can adjust it using your phone. 

iPad

Apple dropped the first iPad in 2010. It's first launch wasn't sure receptive and most people assumed that it was only really good for keeping your toddler busy. Soon, it became a booming product that changed a lot of industries, especially the food service. Now, iPads are used for on-the-go work and presentations and even kicked brands like Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon into gear about creating tablets. 

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The More You Know

  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
  • There are more twins now than ever before.
  • Mount Rushmore cost less than $1 million.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.