The little things.

Let's have a round of applause for the birthday boy. Today is Gideon Sundback's 132nd birthday!

Now I know what's you're thinking, "Who the heck is Gideon Sundback and why is he important?"

And I'll tell you why. Gideon was a Swedish-American electrical engineer who is responsible for the creation of a very convenient and underrated invention: the zipper.

Where would we be without Gideon? Wasting all of our time buttoning up our jackets, that's where.

Before today, I didn't even know he existed. Nor did I give the origins of the zipper much thought. This got me to thinking, just how many things do we overlook and take for granted?

1. The Zipper.

For obvious reasons. The most important being that buttons, though fashion forward, are ridiculous and time-consuming.

2. Doorknobs.

We can't very well go around kicking everybody's doors down every time we want to come over. (Can we..?)

3. Teeth.

I know they're not an invention but come on, teeth are like little bones that stick out of our mouths and help us eat things to stay alive. IS THAT NOT REVOLUTIONARY.

4. Socks.

I don't know if it was a single mastermind or a group effort, but I thank God for the person who invented portable blankets to wear on your feet.

5. Window blinds.

We can basically control the sun. No big deal, right? WRONG.

6. Scissors.

How else could we get Easy-to-Open packages open?

7. Chapstick.

Hallelujah.

8. Wallets.

A convenient carrying case for my hard-earned babysitting ca$h? Count me in.

9. Eyebrows.

Again, not really an invention but definitely a lifesaver.

And finally, 10. YouTube.

I owe 95% of my life to Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. It's one of few websites where you can find both makeup tutorials and people walking llamas.

So don't forget about the little things. Most of them are actually really important, and so are the people who invented them. Happy birthday, Gideon Sundback. #neverforget