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    What was the first ever invention invented by a Swiss?

    Question #91253. Asked by triviadude12. (Jan 17 08 11:12 PM)


    Trigger7

    		Has to be the Thingy they use to punch the holes in their cheese!

    Jan 18 08, 12:16 AM
    author

    		It might be the Emmentaler.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmental_%28cheese%29

    Jan 18 08, 2:27 AM
    author

    		No, it's not the Emmentaler. According to this site a person in the area which is today Switzerland invented the oldest stake building settlements.

    http://www.muellerscience.com/ENGLISH/Swiss_Inventions_and_Discoveries.htm

    But then again, the Swiss nation has only existed since 1291. So you have to redefine your question: Before, or after 1291?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland

    Of course, if this is a trick question, you might say that the Swiss invented the first democracy in 1291.

    (See same reference as above).

    Another bid might be the Alphorn, invented ca.1300.

    http://www.muellerscience.com/ENGLISH/Swiss_Inventions_and_Discoveries.htm

    Jan 18 08, 2:41 AM

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