The lightbulb has been around for nearly 150 years. This simple device uses electricity to heat a small piece of filament so that it glows brightly. But, this simple invention led to an enormous amount of additional discoveries that you may not realize.

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The U.S. military creates a ton of stuff. Weapons, ammunition and armored vehicles are what come to mind. But the military has been instrumental in some of last century's greatest inventions. So much so that you probably use something invented by it every day without knowing.

You've probably heard of the U.S. fleet of stealth bombers and their reputation as some of the most feared airplanes in the sky. As tools of destruction, they've been striking fear into our enemies for years. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pilot of one of these beasts? It takes a lot more than just guts.

Geckos can climb walls and hang from ceilings with ease. They do this without using any adhesive or fine hair, instead relying on their incredibly complex feet. These little creatures can grip flat surfaces and even support their entire bodies with only one toe. What if scientists could recreate these feet for use in robotics?

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