Hedy Lamarr: Movie star, inventor of WiFi

Hollywood is a place where folks are often recognized more for their looks than their talent - and actress Hedy Lamarr was no exception. But it's what she invented in her spare time - to help end that war - that has history turning a kinder eye, linking her to a bombshell of a whole different sort. Lee Cowan reports:

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[TheSonjaxfactor]

thanks for uploading this segment, RightSightings.

[RightSightings]

You're more than welcome. She was an amazing woman, wasn't she. :-)

[Mathanraj Paskaran]

she invented the frequency switching. she was an amazing women.

[purpursam]

wow is it amazing if this woman instead is alive in this generation, her talent, incredible beauty and intellect would be worship by many

[windstorm1000]

a fascinating, moving tribute. 'don't judge a book by its cover'--so to speak--beautiful women can be scientists too.

[Ange Kenos]

frequency hopping stars on Star Trek

[1975saigon]

Glad to see this video. I never knew that about her. People often look at a hot women and dismiss their intelligence...but as we can see, that is not a fair assumption to make.

[666siren]

her beauty masked her brilliance

[TheKimberBenton]

I watched SAMSON AND DELILAH for the umpteenth time last night and my mouth still drooled and my heart still melted every time I saw Hedy as Delilah onscreen!

[ItemPutih1]

LOL XD

The kitchen is a place to cook , not a place to invent WiFi dude..

[aghahowa11]

Just more jewish propaganda, to make jews seem smart. guys dont believe this bullshit. every year they claim ' oh it was a jew who invented that and this. bs.

[windstorm1000]

This is such a fascinating story of a fascinating, talented lady!!!

[TheFlyingHorse1]

She was one of the most beautiful and smart women in the world! May God bless her and reward her immensely in Heaven! ❤❤❤