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Ancient Innovation: The Products That Changed History
The ancient world was filled with remarkable product innovations that transformed societies and still influence design thinking today. From architectural marvels to everyday tools, ancient civilizations demonstrated sophisticated understanding of product design principles, user needs, and sustainable material usage. This trivia explores how ancient societies approached product innovation with ingenuity that would impress even modern designers.
Which ancient civilization developed the first known product with planned obsolescence, deliberately designing clay oil lamps to burn out after a specific duration to ensure repeat purchases?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Roman Empire', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Ancient Egypt', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Mesopotamia', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Ancient Greece', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |