Bitcoin was invented in Australia by the infamous Dr Craig S Wright aka Satoshi Nakamoto. Many other technological leaps forward were also invented in Australia..for example WiFi and Google Maps!
Here are a few more..
Black box flight recorders
Heart pacemakers
Penicillin
Cochlear ear implant
The electric drill
Ultrasound scanners
Gardasil HPV vaccine
Polymer banknotes
Hills hoist clothesline
Fairlight CMI
Spray on skin
Record changer
Sarich orbital engine
UGG Boots
Utility Vehicle - the ute -
Speedo - beach wear
Metal storm weapon system
Drinking from shoes -????? Yes, seems we did, perhaps I should have left this one out (cringe)
We may be a small country in terms of population but we carry our weight when it comes to inventing and creating! Cue the Australian national anthem :)
Cheers!
