The Most Iconic Inventions of the 2010s

Curiosity

NASA scientists sent Curiostiy to Mars in 2011. This was the first time we ever had something on Mars to try and investigate it! In 2014, it even found traces of water.

Augmented Reality

The idea of superimposing objects onto real-time pictures is something straight out of a 70s sci-fi movie. Now, it's a reality! Retailers like Amazon and Wayfair even have technology where you can "see" the piece of furniture in your room. Kinda crazy! 

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The More You Know

  • Nutella was invented during WWII, when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration.
  • Enzo Ferrari told a man "you may be able to drive a tractor but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly." The man was so angry that he vowed to create the perfect car. His name was Ferruccio Lamborghini.
  • The youngest parents in the world were aged 8 and 9.
  • You only breathe out of one nostril at a time.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.