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Hedy Lamar ~ At the beginning of WWII, with composer George Antheil, Lamarr developed spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of jamming Allied guided torpedoes by the Axis. Though the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work are now incorporated into modern Wi-Fi, CDMA and Bluetooth technology, and this work led to her being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2001.

size: 24x18in Photo: Ann Sheridan, Portrait Used as the Cover for Silver Screen-August 1940 : Artists

The 'At the Drive-In' series by Andrew Valko captures moments in time, creating nostalgia and taking us back to the heyday of the American Drive-In.

Donna Reed - Posed on Floor Photo Print (8 x 10) - Item # DAP17051 Donna Reed - Posed on Floor Photo Print (8 x 10) is 8 x 10 inches in size and this Fine Art Poster Print would make the perfect addition to your home or office or gift recipient. This licensed image was reproduced on Premium Heavy Stock Paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. This magnificent Poster Print is ready for hanging or framing and ships in an oversized tube for maximum protection.

To celebrate late icon's birthday, we look back at her most stylish moments in photos.

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LIFE.com celebrates actresses who served as muses for the demanding and often completely besotted Alfred Hitchcock.

Mae West. Jean Harlow. Marilyn Monroe. These three actresses are part of the iconic women in Hollywood’s history known as the blonde…

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