99% Invisible

99% Invisible

Three Things That Made the Modern Economy

April 2, 201928 min

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50 Things That Made The Modern Economy is a podcast that explores the fascinating histories of a number of powerful inventions and their far-reaching consequences. This week, 99% Invisible is featuring three episodes that explain how the s-bend pipe revolutionized indoor plumbing, how high-tech ‘death ray’ led to the invention of radar, and the impact of bricks. Subscribe to *50 Things That Made The Modern Economy *on iTunes and RadioPublic Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episod

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99% Invisible

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