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Poll Suggestion: Originated in Germany

Intro:

I've put together a list of things that originated in Germany or are typically associated with the country. Which of these German inventions or other German-origin things surprises you the most? For the discussion, please click here. For the slideshow, please click here. Please note: The images are mostly symbolic.

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As you know, but please give me facts.

Link: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4117021738/

Link: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4117021738/copy


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25 days ago

I'll have to vote for the microscope. I love biology. Fun fact: Did you know that you cannot actually observe any living creatures under electron microscope, because the high energy electron beam will instantly kill any of them? :D

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@Vandurath​ 

Didn't knew that.But on the other hand it's logical. It says Electron Microscope.
The sample must be placed in a vacuum and prepared in a way that kills the organism. The high-energy electron beam can also damage biological structures.

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25 days ago

@Breumaster

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mariojacobs
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Poll Suggestion: Made in Germany

https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/imdb-poll/poll-suggestion-made-in-germany/604888e5728af87c953e20d4

Which of these remarkable ​​German popular cultural achievements​​ is your favorite?​

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls089948230/

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@ACT_1​ 

Mario also made a nice poll, his idea is totally different.

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25 days ago

Sorry, but you are missing the most important invention of the past 1000 years.  It did more to bring the world out of the dark ages than anything else.

The answer?

Johannes Gutenburg (German) invented the PRINTING PRESS.

The second greatest German contribution to the world was probably Martin Luther and the start of the Protestant Reformation.

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

How could I miss that? Perfect. Thank you, Old Pepper Man. ;D

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

I will - not to forget - add the letter transporting system. 500 years ago.

The Modern Postal System:
Around 1500, the Thurn und Taxis family established one of Europe's first organized international postal networks, connecting major cities across the Holy Roman Empire and beyond.
The system provided regular routes and scheduled couriers, making long-distance communication faster and more reliable.
It became a model for organized postal services and operated for centuries across Europe.

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

Got option #2 & #3. Both are telling from the Modern Postal System. Which photo seems better?

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@Breumaster​ 

Made it chronological now.

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@Breumaster​    The stage coach could possibly have had a mail sack on it.  No idea what the other photo was as it looks like you only have one mail option.

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

Sorry, I was desperate and a little nerved, because there are so less good, viewable stagecoaches. The image was Blondi and Tuco on the coach box, driving away from Tuco's brother. But it was not a real stagecoach. The other image was with a DHL plane and a delivery car from DHL from a Bond movie, but the image wasn't really good. I guess it was 'No Time to die'.

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@Breumaster​   Are there any good stagecoaches in the 1939 John Wayne classic "Stagecoach?"

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

It was my first attempt to catch a good image. In big they look fine, but when they are cropped to the size of a stamp, They don't look really good. The stagecoach I found in 'The Hateful Eight' was way better.

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

I kicked the Kuckoo's clock. It disrupts the optik of the list. Shame, there is no good looking Kuckoo's clock images. At least I didn't find them. ;)

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22 days ago

How about the food:  schnitzel (I know I spelled that wrong) and German sausage and the pastries and German potato salad and German chocolate...

Liederhosen?  probably another wrong spelling

The castles?  Such as Mad King Ludwigs Neishwandstein (another bad spelling guess).  Other than Buckingham Palace, this is probably the most famous castle in the world.

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Castles are not invented by Germans. Lederhosn are not really widely known. Schnitzel with breadcrumb coating are better known as "Wiener Schnitzel" in our areas. Wien = Vienna = Austria. Could be they "invented" it. Austria has delicious food. The Swiss people are better known for chocolate ... e.g.  Lindt, ok we have Niederegger, but Lindt invented the conche for making chocolate smoother and more homogenous. Austria has also chocolate confectioneries. First traces of chocolate were found in Mesoamerica.

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@TheOldJalapenoman​ 

Thank you for the cuckoo clock images. I've put it back on the list.