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Satellites: Invention of War (2:53)

Sputnik was the first satellite to orbit Earth, but satellites that produced changes in the way we explore our planet came from American optics. Find out more.

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Inventions of War

  • Aerosol Spray Can: Invention of War
    Aerosol Spray Can: Invention of War

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    The first aerosol can was designed to kill insects, not body odor. Get the facts.

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  • The Jeep: Invention of War
    The Jeep: Invention of War

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    During World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower called the Jeep one of America's most important weapons. Why was the Jeep developed, and where did it get that funny name?

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  • Orange Juice: Invention of War
    Orange Juice: Invention of War

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    Napoleon said an army marches on its stomach. How has war changed what people eat and drink, including orange juice?

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  • Penicillin: Invention of War
    Penicillin: Invention of War

    Discover how penicillin became available to the masses.

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  • Plastic - Invention of War
    Plastic - Invention of War

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    Find out about the invention of plastic.

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  • Radar: Invention of War
    Radar: Invention of War

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    How did radar research later lead to the invention of a device found in most modern kitchens? Find out more.

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  • Satellites: Invention of War
    Satellites: Invention of War

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    Sputnik was the first satellite to orbit Earth, but satellites that produced changes in the way we explore our planet came from American optics. Find out more.

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  • The Rocket: Invention of War
    The Rocket: Invention of War

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    Before they were part of the space race, rockets were deadly military weapons. Which country was the first to use rockets during war? Get the facts.

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  • Silly Putty: Invention of War
    Silly Putty: Invention of War

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    The origins of this rubber-like substance date back to a time when the U.S. faced a major crisis. Find out how Silly Putty was invented.

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