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As Tolstoy once said, “War, what is it good for?” Well, if the past is an indicator, it seems to bring about something in human nature. War inadvertently brings with it this need to create something better, and the need to research new technologies to solve problems, which in turn brings about some very unexpected results and innovations. While some may be a little unusual and surprising, others can be life changing. Here are some inventions we have war to thank for.

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10. Margarine
9. Canned Food
8. Silly Putty
7. The Slinky
6. The Jerry Can
5. The Microwave
4. Radar Systems
3. Sanitary Pads
2. Super Glue
1. Duct Tape

Source/Further reading:

http://theplate.nationalgeographic.co...
http://www.historychannel.com.au/clas...
http://www.history.com/news/hungry-hi...
http://www.cannedfood.org/files/libra...
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-2168...
http://www.crayola.com/faq/your-histo...
http://www.history.com/shows/modern-m...
https://www2.crayola.com/mediacenter/...
http://poof-slinky.com/product-catego...
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/slinky
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2012/08...
http://www.surplusandadventure.com/sh...
http://www.raytheon.com/ourcompany/hi...
http://www.microwaves101.com/encyclop...
http://www.historychannel.com.au/clas...
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/...
http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/...
http://menstrualcup.co/history-menstr...
http://www.kimberly-clark.com/ourcomp...
http://www.supergluecorp.com/history....
https://books.google.ie/books?id=ozEs...
http://www.realfirstaid.co.uk/superglue/
http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/14/tool...