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Lineup: Waste of Time

Time Machine Lineup

Six moments that changed how we waste time. Put them in order.

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Number 1, the oldest: The first crossword puzzle is printed.

2CloserOpen

Number 6, the newest: Someone sends the first text message.
Number 3: The first microwave oven is sold.

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  1. The first crossword puzzle is printed · 21 Dec 1913, New York World
  2. Monopoly goes on sale · 1935, Parker Brothers
  3. The first microwave oven is sold · 1947, Raytheon “Radarange”
  4. The Rubik’s Cube is invented · 1974
  5. Post-it Notes go on sale across the USA · 6 Apr 1980
  6. Someone sends the first text message · 3 Dec 1992, “Merry Christmas”

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