26 Everyday Things Sweden Gave the World

Adjustable Wrench

Though it may not seem immediately revolutionary, the adjustable wrench (AKA adjustable spanner) is one of the most widely used Swedish inventions, found in nearly every toolbox. Rather than having to carry around packs and packs of wrenches, Johan Petter Johansson patented the adjustable wrench, sometimes called the Swedish key, in 1891.