"It is a sad commentary on the state of mankind, that our greatest achievements are driven primarily in only two areas - entertainment and warfare."
2006-09-11
04:09:44
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Kutekymmee
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computers were invented and developed primarily during world war 2 to break enemy codes. later, their greatest advancement was funded by the government for use in targetting nuclear missiles.
autos were not invented for war, but saw their fastest develpment for use in world wars 1 and 2.
the microwave came about as an offshoot of world war 2 radar technology.
2006-09-12
04:40:58 ·
update #1