Can you imagine a world without airplanes? There would be no fast and convenient way to travel around the world. In fact, modern aircraft are so integrated into our fast-paced modern society that without them we would face harmful problems. Thanks to Orville and Wilbur Wright, the invention of the airplane immensely changed the world as we know it today. The airplane's contribution makes the Wright brothers two of the most influential people in all of history. In the book The 100: A Ranking of Most Influential People in History, Michael Hart ranked the Wright brothers as the 28 most influential people of all time. This ranking is very accurate because Orville and Wilbur Wright radically changed the world in so many different ways. First of all, the development of the airplane by Orville and Wilbur Wright influenced the way the world travels around the globe. Subsequently, modern airplanes and fighter jets have greatly changed the way wars are fought. Additionally, today's society has been affected by the massive aviation and air transportation industry that adds billions of dollars to the world economy every year. Overall, the Wright brothers irrevocably changed the world in a way that will forever be considered one of the most important and influential achievements of the 20th century and of all time. As Orville and Wilbur Wright grew up in Dayton, Ohio, in the late 19th century, many things influenced them to become two of the most significant people in the world. From an early age, Orville and Wilbur Wright were always fascinated by aeronautics and enjoyed playing with small flying toys (Benson). This early interest in aeronautics later led the brothers to build their own plane and change the world forever. Additionally, as they grew up, Orville and Wilbur used their mechanical skills to help repair old bicycles and