While not a definitive list by any stretch of the imagination, what follows is my very own list of the groundbreaking achievements, amazing technologies, and incredible endeavors which stand as a testament to the indomitable strength and inventiveness of the human spirit, and the effortless wonders of the natural world. This list is not being produced in any specific order; indeed, the order may well change from time to time as inspiration (or the lack thereof) takes me.

So, gentle reader, come with me for a gentle stroll down the avenues of human and natural ingenuity. Mind the step.

#49 The little magnetic clamp thing on newer Apple power supplies that stops your mac being hauled off the desk when someone trips over the power cable.

#47 Objective-C – everything an object oriented programming language should be.

#31 Exploding Candy – you know, the stuff that goes all crackly on your tongue.

#29 The little plastic thingies you get on the end of shoelaces to stop them fraying.

#26 The Sherbet Lemon

#25 The Sherbet Dib-Dab

#24 Cheesy Wotsits

#20 Duck / Duct / Gaffer Tape

#18 Cats

#17 The Sherbet Fountain

#16 Our principle cornet player playing a solo while chewing gum

#11 The Sony Reader PRS505

#1 The courage and resilience of children.