From uscfgo.com @uscfgo
And just add all the rest of the goodies developed for the military and now in use by civilians.
Here is my contribution:
UPDATE
From Reltney McFee:
(trauma dressings) (trauma systems) (Advance Trauma Life Support) (hemostatic dressings) (traction splinting)
From MiniMe:
1. GPS
2. Freeze drying
3. EpiPen
4. Cargo pants
5. Duct tape
6. Jerrycan
7. Jeep
8. Computers
9. Microwave
http://mentalfloss.com/article/31510/9-things-invented-military-use-you-now-encounter-everyday-life
From scrappycrow:
Oh, let’s not for get that DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) fomented the Internet. All those anti-gunners need to get off it, then.
From crawford421:
Canned goods and margarine.
Oh, let’s not for get that DARPA fomented the Internet. All those anti-gunners need to get off it, then.
9 Things Invented For Military Use That You Now Encounter In Everyday Life:
1. GPS
2. Freeze drying
3. EpiPen
4. Cargo pants
5. Duct tape
6. Jerrycan
7. Jeep
8. Computers
9. Microwave
http://mentalfloss.com/article/31510/9-things-invented-military-use-you-now-encounter-everyday-life
“nobody needs military style…” (trauma dressings) (trauma systems) (Advance Trauma Life Support) (hemostatic dressings) (traction splinting {I don’t think that is a thing anymore with EMS})
The stoopid continues!
[…] Miguel takes a look at “military style.” […]
Clocks — developed so Europe’s navies could accurately navigate the globe.
Highways — built to support military operations.
I believe Birds Eye Vegetables got their start in making palatable frozen veggies with a big fat military contract.
Good call on the Clocks Crawford!
You reminded me of a couple others — margarine and canned vegetables. Both invented to feed Napoleon’s armies.