GPS - The Accidental Gift to the World
12/13/24 • 9 min
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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, —Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More!
On this episode, we’re talking GPS. These days, we all use it—it’s how you find the nearest coffee shop, track a run, or dodge traffic. But did you know that GPS was originally developed just for military use? It wasn’t even intended for public access!
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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, —Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More!
On this episode, we’re talking GPS. These days, we all use it—it’s how you find the nearest coffee shop, track a run, or dodge traffic. But did you know that GPS was originally developed just for military use? It wasn’t even intended for public access!
Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.
New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!
Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/
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Find me on PodMatch: https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423
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Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning
#SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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