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Watching a film called “The First Man”, about Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon. It set me thinking and for me this is probably mans greatest achievement so far in my lifetime.

These men were working in the cutting edge of technology when everything they did was a first. Getting a man into the moon and returning them all home was something that certainly captured my imagination.

Anyone have thoughts on what they think was mans greatest achievement in their life and why?

That would be my choice also Soner (I was born 1954).

And I am hoping to be still around when the next person walks on the moon, hopefully within 4 or 5 years - inshalla .

Suitcases on wheels! In the 1970's going on holiday I used to take everything in my wardrobe. Girlie thing (hardly wore any of it once I hit the beach) but carrying it was a nightmare. Now bringing things from the UK that you can't get here no dislocated shoulders - so for me wheels.

SatNav. think of the arguments it's saved between husbands and wives that resulted from map reading...

MVP wrote: ↑

Tue 13 Oct 2020 7:02 am

Santa, think of the arguments it's saved between husbands and wives that resulted from map reading...

Santa? Predictive text I guess.

For me, it's a toss up. 1. The Internet, which has changed the entire planet. 2. The 3D printer, which saves lives daily and 3. The continued destruction of the only planet we have to live on! Some may not think that No 3 is NOT a "Great" achievement and I ask you all to really think about it and what "Man" will leave behind in your lifetime - not every achievement is good.

For mans greatest achievement in my lifetime? I would go for the development of the internet, followed closely by the personal computer. How these two things have revolutionised our lives and how we now take both for granted. In the case of personal computers, how these are now hand held devices pretty much used the world over by child and adult, the uneducated and geniuses, alike.

First the moon then the internet thing I most hate mobile phones bad I can't escape any more and she won't accept I forgot it any more.

The female pill.

Brinsley wrote: ↑

Tue 13 Oct 2020 8:20 am

The female pill.

I like the way you're thinking, Brinso. I bet you've had your fill

The moon landing never happened, by the way!

The thermos flask.

Because - how does it know?

(An oldie but still a goodie )

Showing my age here lol, Yuri Gagarin, first astronaut to circumnavigate the earth. I was in a chemistry class when we were told 1961

Greatest uk achievement, Brexit!

Moon landing all the way. Can't wait for 2024. I still look up at the moon and get goosebumps thinking about it. Second comes bringing the crew of 13 back.

There is a site called Apollo in real time, it had the landings in real time but 50 years on and then they did the same for 13, bloody awesome

Agree all the way jonnie.......never mind the the other buggers .

Also, the Internet thingy, had its origins in the space race. Comms to module......

Think about that......it took radio waves to male it happen?

The start of the tech, for what we know now think as of the internet?

Think of the that.

The question is now open.....

J

frontalman wrote: ↑

Tue 13 Oct 2020 1:02 pm

The moon landing never happened, by the way!

My favourite conspiracy theory with 9/11.
Amazing that they kept all those NASA employees shtum and the Russians were such good sports not grassing them up.

Most space-related things and internet, but GREATEST thing - no nuclear weapons have been used in anger since 1945 and no third world war....

Back to topic

'Mans greatest achievement in your lifetime?'

Should be mankind however;
How to better obliterate each other with no logic, reason, understanding, empathy just because it can, due to an inherent tribal DNA misfunction in us all!

Soner,For starting this forum.

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Jessica Alves. Because he is now a she!

Ladbrooks are offering odds of evens that he/she will give birth naturally within the next five years.

Butterflyaway wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 5:34 am

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/10/13 ... 202001.jpg

Jessica Alves. Because he is now a she!

Ladbrooks are offering odds of evens that he/she will give birth naturally within the next five years.

I guess the word naturally has changed its meaning... I would not like to be Ladbrokes if they are really offering evens...

The virtual defeat of polio and many other terrible diseases. Someway to go, but what a start!!

Thought long and hard about this.... it's a toss up between Monster Munch and Space Raiders. Take your pick.

Religion - it has given comfort to so many.

Post-It

MVP wrote: ↑

Tue 13 Oct 2020 7:02 am

SatNav. think of the arguments it's saved between husbands and wives that resulted from map reading...

I know what you mean, I've got a SatNag.

frontalman wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 4:57 pm

Religion - it has given comfort to so many.

I'm not quite sure what you're on tonight but religious wars have caused more deaths than any other causes over the century's'. You should know better as your birth date is AD1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kanonier wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 5:41 pm

I know what you mean, I've got a SatNag.

Is it wrong to say I switched it to the man’s voice because I found the woman didn’t give very good directions?

Brinsley wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 5:55 pm

frontalman wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 4:57 pm

Religion - it has given comfort to so many.

I'm not quite sure what you're on tonight but religious wars have caused more deaths than any other causes over the century's'. You should know better as your birth date is AD1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Notwithstanding hiding child abusers and the persecution of those with different beliefs even to this day...

Must be the internet as it had changed the lives of virtually everyone on this planet

Brinsley wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 5:55 pm

frontalman wrote: ↑

Wed 14 Oct 2020 4:57 pm

Religion - it has given comfort to so many.

I'm not quite sure what you're on tonight but religious wars have caused more deaths than any other causes over the century's'. You should know better as your birth date is AD1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was kidding, I thought that was obvious. My tongue was not far enough in my cheek, it appears