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Slinkies And The Vietnam War

Mar 30, 2020
49 mins

Episode Description

The slinky was invented soon after the Second World War, so it's not an invention story.

And it was definitely an American that invented the toy.

A coiled metal or plastic toy and the American War, as it is known in Vietnam.

Special guest on this episode too.

Someone with intimate experience of the Vietnam-American War.

 

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Links to the Answer

PopularMechanics.com

Wikipedia

 

Thinking Music

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The robot's voice comes from Google Home. They're pretty good.

Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.

Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis.

 

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