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.
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.
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