From foxholes to fashion: 10 wartime innovations you can’t live without

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Born on the battlefield From foxholes to fashion: 10 wartime innovations you can't live without 3 min. Since time immemorial, conflict and the urgent necessities of war have driven rapid innovation. Many everyday products trace their origins back to military needs. From wristwatches to instant coffee, items that once kept soldiers alive, efficient, or comfortable now fill our kitchens, closets, and offices. Here are 10 objects with surprisingly martial origins. Read full article

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