Here are 15 German inventions that changed the world

1. Printing Press (Johannes Gutenberg, 1450s) - Revolutionized book production.

2. Automobile (Karl Benz, 1886) - First gasoline-powered car.

3. Aspirin (Felix Hoffmann, 1899) - Pain reliever.

4. Telephone Switchboard (Philip Reis, 1861) - Precursor to modern telephone.

5. Television (Manfred von Ardenne, 1931) - First electronic TV.

6. Computer (Konrad Zuse, 1941) - First programmable computer.

7. Helicopter (Henrich Focke, 1936) - First practical helicopter.

8. Diesel Engine (Rudolf Diesel, 1897) - Efficient engine design.

9. Microscope (Carl Zeiss, 1846) - Revolutionary optics.

10. Audio Tape (Fritz Pfleumer, 1928) - First magnetic tape recorder.

11. X-Ray (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895) - Medical imaging breakthrough.

12. Gas Mask (Carl von Ilsemann, 1915) - Life-saving protective gear.

13. Parachute (Franz Reichelt, 1912) - First wearable parachute.

14. Contact Lenses (F.A. Müller, 1887) - First glass contact lenses.

15. MP3 (Karlheinz Brandenburg, 1993) - Digital music compression.