Ep. 1: Hedy Lamarr (The Mother of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Instant Fizzy Water)

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Welcome to "Matinee Idles" where you idles come to learn. On the very first episode, Scott teaches Valerie & Johannes about Hedy Lamarr. The Hollywood leading lady that was an accomplished pianist, Equestrian, and inventor. Join us as we find out how Hedy went from trading lines with Clark Gable to helping fight the cold war, and ended up making the most significant technological advance to the world...WIFI.

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