At any given moment there are about 18,000,000 elevators operating around the world. They're the backbone of the modern city and have quite literally shaped the world in which we live.

Since the beginning of time, humanity has been on a quest to go further and get there faster. Over time, roads have evolved from the footpath to the high speed limited access highway. ?

Over a lifetime, many of us spend hours, days, weeks, and even months in their covered, climate-controlled, everything-under-one roofs.

The invention of the sealable plastic container in 1946 changed the way we shop for food, the way we cook, and the way we eat. They allow us to eat on the move, prep in advance, and reduce food waste.

Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world.

Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup would become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have multitasking accessory.