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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Greatest inventions of all time revealed' as survey puts the internet, penicillin and TV on the list
THE GREATEST inventions of all time have been revealed as a new survey puts the internet, penicillin and TV on the list. A poll of 2,000 adults saw electric power generation, which Thomas Edison is widely credited as inventing, come top. Advertisement 2 THE greatest inventions of all time have been revealed in a new survey Credit: National News 2 Electric power generation came top but sadly there was no place for sliced bread in the top 40 Credit: Rosie Windsor / SWNS Sir Tim Berners-Lee's 1990 creation - the internet came second, followed in third spot by penicillin, which Sir Alexander Fleming discovered in 1928. More recent inventions such as the smartphone, GPS, and the 3D printer all made the top 40 but there was no place for sliced bread. Commissioned to mark the launch of the new non-disposable Vuse Ultra vape, which includes smart features and is made from high-grade aluminium, the research found 56 per cent would struggle any longer than a day without using technology. And on average they spend six and a half hours glued to their device daily , with 12 per cent doing so for 12 hours or more. Advertisement Read more News A spokesperson said: 'It's clear Brits are embracing technology that makes their lives better in one way or another – with all of these small improvements adding up to a big difference in their day-to-day life.' The research also found that other popular inventions include home appliances such as the television, the refrigerator, the washing machine, the microwave, and the vacuum. Transport methods such as the airplane, the car, the steam engine, and the bicycle also secured lots of votes. While vaccinations and the defibrillator joined penicillin in representing the world of medicine, with energy sources such as the battery and solar panels well-liked. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The study also found the typical adult spends £1,013 a year on new tech, with those aged 25 to 34 spending the most - £2,121. According to 54 per cent, the best thing about modern gadgets is how they make life easier, while 34 per cent appreciate how some tech helps keep them connected to loved ones. Watch Tesla test self-driving cars on London streets & Swindon's 'Magic Roundabout' It also emerged 21 per cent believe they have the potential to develop a 'good' invention. With possible inventions including 24/7 battery life in devices, a smart shoe which tracks steps, and a fridge on wheels. Advertisement Carried out through OnePoll, the research for Vuse Ultra, which is available in stores nationwide and includes features such as 'Flavour Autotune' and 'CloudControl' and syncs with the MyVuse app, also identified the tech we expect to exist by 2050 with robots or androids as household helpers coming top (30 per cent). Implantable health monitors (29 per cent) and AI personal assistants (28 per cent) completed the top three. Further predictions include universal translators to enable seamless communication (22 per cent), virtual reality holidays and experiences (17 per cent), and self-cleaning homes (15 per cent) TOP 40 GREATEST INVENTIONS OF ALL TIME: 1. Electric power generation 2. The internet 3. Penicillin 4. Vaccinations 5. Television 6. Airplane 7. Telephone 8. Computer 9. The wheel 10 Light bulb 11. The car 12. Smartphone 13. Refrigerator 14. Defibrillator 15. Radio 16. Steam engine 17. Camera 18. Washing machine 19. Satellites 20. Battery 21. Internet browser (e.g. Google, Safari etc.) 22. Printing press 23. Electric motors (e.g. in fans, cars, power tools etc.) 24. GPS (Global Positioning System) 25. Solar panels 26. AI 27. Compass 28. Microwave 29. Air conditioning 30. Contactless payment 31. Bicycle 32. Helicopter 33. Telescope 34. Vacuum 35. ATM (Automated Teller Machine) 36. Smartwatch 37. Sewing machine 38. Electric kettle 39. 3D printer 40. Drones
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Pedestrian, 34, killed after being hit by truck in Dublin named as family make urgent fund plea to help bring him home
A MAN who died after being hit by a truck while walking in Dublin last Friday was a Brazilian national seeking "a better life" in Ireland. The victim, named locally as Romulo Cerasuolo, 34, was heading to work when the . Advertisement The 24-year-old, who was a native of 8:30am. Mr Cerasuolo, who was working as a cleaner, moved to A truck was involved in the collision and no other injuries were reported. The victim's body was removed for a post-mortem examination and gardai carried out a technical examination of the scene while the road was closed on Friday. Advertisement Read more in News A The Brazilian community in Dublin are pleading for funding support in a bid to help Mr Cerasuolo's family to cover the cost to "transfer of his body to his homeland". They wrote: "Romulo was hit by a lorry on Ballyboden Way, Dublin 16, and sadly died on the spot. "The news shocked the entire community, especially those who lived with him and knew his dedication, discretion and generous heart. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Exclusive "Romulo came to Ireland in search of a better life, like so many of us. "He worked hard, lived simply and always remained firm in his commitment to his family in Brazil, who are now facing not only the immense pain of his loss, but also the difficulty of paying for the transfer of his body to his homeland." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads They continued: "That's why we've set up this fundraiser. Our aim is to help his family take Romulo back home, so that he can have a dignified burial, surrounded by the love of those who saw him born. "The amount needed for the transfer is high - so every donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference." Advertisement Mr Cerasuolo's local community is now coming together in an effort to cover the cost of his repatriation. 'REST IN PEACE' The Brazilian They wrote: "Family friends have organised a GoFundMe [fundraiser] to bring Romulo home so he can have a dignified burial, surrounded by the love of those who saw him born. "Our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Romulo." Advertisement And the Brazilian community took to the comments section to share their condolences. 'BIGGEST NIGHTMARE' One said: "My heart bleeds… This is the biggest nightmare for everyone who has someone they love living far away. May God protect you. Rest in peace." Someone else added: "That's so sad, Romulo was a very nice man! May God comfort the hearts of his family!" A third one wrote: "Such sad news. May God give strength to family and friends to bear this pain." Advertisement In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 8:00am and 9:00am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathfarnham Garda Station on 01 666 6500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station." Advertisement 1 Romulo Cerasuolo died after being hit by a truck on Friday morning in Dublin Credit: GoFundMe
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Ten things Brits hate about adulting the most from constant cleaning to overspending at the shops, survey reveals
BRITS have revealed the worst things about 'adulting' – with constantly cleaning, the mental load - and never having time for anything at the top of the list. A poll of 2,000 Brits found 19 per cent bemoaned struggling with Advertisement 1 Cleaning and cooking were high on the list for Brits Credit: Getty While nearly a tenth (eight per cent) get wound up trying to It also emerged 78 per cent feel there are simply not enough hours in the day, rising to 90 per cent for With the average adult spending 364 hours a year simply As a result, 80 per cent of 29-44-year-olds claim just one extra hour a day would vastly improve their mood. Advertisement Read more in News A spokesperson for 'Many of us grow up thinking that once we reach a certain age, everything will click into place - but the truth is, being an adult comes with a steep learning curve that no one really prepares you for.' Other things While 13 per cent are often left frustrated by going to the shop for one thing - and somehow ending up spending £40. Advertisement Most read in The Sun But having to 'adult' has left 63 per cent of time-poor Millennials unable to do any of the things they really want to do - namely As 56 per cent admitted 'adulting' was harder than they expected it to be. I'm a cleaning whizz, using a 15p household item will make your tap shine in minutes And 73 per cent think Frive's spokesperson added: 'Modern life has shifted the goalposts, too. Advertisement 'With the rising 'Yet we're still expected to juggle it all with a smile – even when it feels like we're just winging it. 'If we can give them back an hour, with healthy, natural fully prepared meals, that's an TOP 10 HARDEST THINGS ABOUT ADULTING: 1. Cleaning 2. The mental load 3. The lack of time to do the things I want to do 4. Mysterious joint pain for no reason 5. Having no one to take care of you 6. Cooking 7. Going to the shop for one thing and spending £40 8. Ironing 9. Washing 10. Forgetting every password you've ever created
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Pedestrian pensioner, 80s, dies after hit by bus in Louth becoming 5th woman to lose life on Irish roads in just 3 days
A PENSIONER has died after being struck by a bus in a horror collision in Louth today. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 12:20pm at Lower Main Street, in Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene after the alarm was raised over a collision between a pedestrian and a bus. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes The road has been closed for a technical examination of the scene to be conducted and diversions are in place. Investigators are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Read more in News A spokesperson said: " "The collision between a pedestrian and a bus occurred at approximately 12:20pm at Lower Main Street. "The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead. "The Most read in Irish News "Investigating Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. "Any road users who were at Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12:10pm and 12:30pm on Monday, 26 May and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardai. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. This latest tragedy comes after a number of tragic deaths on Irish roads over the weekend. Two pedestrians, a driver and a cyclist were tragically killed in counties Tyrone, Clare, Wexford and Meath. TWO-CAR CRASH In Co Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley, from Lifford, Co The other driver, a woman in her 70s, was taken by ambulance to Just 15 minutes later in She was pronounced dead at the scene on the L3180 at Toonagh, Tulla. It's understood the woman was a visitor from abroad who was cycling with a touring group at the time of the incident. TRAGIC INCIDENTS Then at around 3pm in The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was given medical treatment. And in Co The incident occurred on the Dublin Road, south of Ashbourne. Her body has since been taken to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The male driver and passenger of the car, who are both aged in their 20s, were taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown with non-life threatening injuries. 1 A woman has died after being struck by a bus in Louth Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Marian's family deserve to know what happened' – Fresh info plea over murder of teen in Tyrone quarry over 50 years ago
A FRESH appeal has been issued for information around the murder of an 18-year-old in Co Tyrone more than 50 years ago. The She had been attending a charity dance at Hadden's Garage in The teenager was last seen leaving the dance with a young man just after 1am and walking in the direction of Her body was discovered at the bottom of the nearby quarry shortly after 6am the following morning. Detectives from the Read more in News A spokesperson said they would like to talk to anyone who remembered seeing Ms Beattie at the dance, and who she had been talking to. The said: 'We believe Marian left the dance at Hadden's Garage with a man, walking in the direction of the nearby car park at the top of Hadden's Quarry about 400 yards away from the garage. 'We do not know what happened next but Marian's body was found at the bottom of the quarry approximately 80-100ft below the car park. 'I appreciate this murder took place over 50 years ago but we would like to talk to anyone who was at the dance at Hadden's Garage on the night of Friday, March 30 1973. Most read in The Irish Sun 'Marian went there with a girlfriend to listen to her brother's band. 'Did you see who she was dancing with or speaking with? Did you see her leave the dance with a man? Do you know who he was? Did you see her in the car park at the quarry any time after 1.15am on the Saturday morning?' Ireland's Longest Unsolved Missing Persons Cases They have also appealed to anybody who might remember seeing anyone who was at the dance returning home distressed or with dirt on their clothes. The said: 'Marian's family deserve to know what happened to her that night. 'I am appealing to anyone who may be able to help us progress the investigation and bring some closure to the Beattie family to come forward and speak to detectives in Legacy Investigation Branch. 'Detectives can be contacted by calling 101.' In a TG4 documentary aired earlier this year, Marian's brother recalled the moment he found her body. 'COULD SEE HER LYING THERE' Isadore recalled: 'We drove straight to the quarry and the strange thing about it is that when we pulled up to the quarry, we just drove straight to where she was within 50ft, 60ft. . . I could see her lying on the bottom of the quarry. 'My first reaction was to run down and get her and the two policemen said, 'No don't, we cannot allow you to go there and get her.'' He added: 'Just looking at her you knew it wasn't an accident because accidents don't happen like that.' It emerged she had been hit with a piece of metal. Isadore told TG4 documentary Maru Inar Measc: 'People will tell you time is a great healer. 50 years later it feels no different. When you take your younger sister away to enjoy herself and bring her home in a coffin, it's not a good feeling. 'To watch your own mother and father almost collapse in grief, that was one of the most hardest things that has ever happened to me in my life. Gut-wrenching and heartbreaking at the same time.' 3 Marion's murder remains unsolved 50 years after her death Credit: Collects 3 A fresh appeal for information on her murder has been issued 3 Her body was found at Hadden's Quarry in Aughnacloy Credit: PA
