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Intermodal shipping containers are arguable the most significant technology of the 20th century. They did more to improve worldwide standard of living, than any
by JoeAltmaier 6y ago
Intermodal shipping containers are arguable the most significant technology of the 20th century. They did more to improve worldwide standard of living, than any other advancement. Including medical.
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