the lever
What the most useful machine is, is a matter of opinion. Some would argue that the wheel is the most useful machine, and others would argue that the lever is the most useful.
the lever
bicycle
The Supermarine Spitfire. No question about that.
There is a few inventions that are not very useful. The most known invention that is not useful is the toilet paper roller.
The computer.
The most useful object in the world is a screw. not kidding
The LeaveMeAloneBox is the worlds most useless machine. It's sole purpose is to turn itself off after you turn it on.See the related link.
labor saving
A machine saves you force, changes distance, and changes direction. Those are the three ways in science that why machines are useful.
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The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds are H.G. Wells most famous works.