Weapons are older than Homo sapiens. Our ancestors, Homo erectus, no doubt also made use of stones or spears for defence and hunting, as did the later Neanderthals. Over time, some small advancements have been made. From flints tipped arrows to ballistic missiles, humans have always been enthusiastic about inventing more efficient ways of killing each other. It would be impressive if not so completely f**ked up.
The following list shows 10 of the biggest game-changers in weapons development. However, it doesn’t show the one that Rebel Voice would have placed at the top. Creation and manipulation of fire. See what you think.
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