Q: (Initially posted on 10/31/02) FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN RI
In response to Lauren's previous question, "What would you say is the #1 invention of all human time?" Joan suggests a new question along the same lines . . . read on . . .
I was sure someone would say the telephone! Not to mention the
ubiquitous cell phone. How about the zapper machine that removes my
number from the computerized calling lists - that's a good one.
Let's have some really frivolous answers here - what's the cleverest
funniest invention that you "can't live without?" How about Lycra?
Permanent press? Post-it notes?

November 4, 2002
A: FROM MENTOR MARNITA (MARTY) CHINTALA IN RI
Okay Joan, I have to bite on this one. When I read the initial
question about the #1 invention of all time, I must say that I thought
of some frivolous answers. So here's my list- like you, I kept the
email open during the day so that I could add to it! (in no particular
order of importance, only as I thought of them...)
1. chocolate, especially whoever thought of combining it with peanuts.
2. pajamas with feet in them
3. retractable dog leashes
4. velcro
5. duct tape (can you tell I'm a marine biologist?!?)
6. water pistols
7. zippered plastic bags
8. remote controls
9. the clapper