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Top 10 most life-changing inventions for women revealed

Study shows the products that we think have changed our lives

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Posted: 8 April 2012
by Sophie Westnedge
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Bras - just one of the life-changing inventions named in a recent poll

The top 10 inventions that we think have revolutionised our lives in the last 100 years have been revealed in a study by Clearblue Plus.

Over 5,000 women across the UK and Europe were asked their opinions on the items that have changed their lives.

The findings saw the Pill come out top - it was considered the most revolutionary invention with 65% of the women polled naming it. This was followed by the bra, the washing machine, tampons and pregnancy tests.

A massive 91% of the women that were questioned said that all of the top five items in the list have had some impact upon their lives.

The following items were revealed as the top 10 life-changing inventions for women:

  1. The contraceptive pill
  2. The bra
  3. The washing machine
  4. Tampons 
  5. Pregnancy tests
  6. Disposable nappies
  7. Mascara
  8. Jeans
  9. Fresh prepared meals
  10. Contact lenses

Is there anything you just can’t live without that you would add to the list? 

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