Quiz: 5 Ways Military Technology Became Common
Quiz: 5 Ways Military Technology Became Common
Technology initially developed for the military often finds its way into the consumer market. Try this quiz to see what you know about some now-common items.
Military innovations serve a dual purpose. The first, obviously, is to gain some kind of advantage over enemy or rival forces. The second may even be considered ancillary: the technology further develops into consumer goods. Try this quiz on military technology that trickled down to consumers.
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