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[slimmershadier]

I wonder how many ultraconservative law-enforcement/soldier types - you know, the "women belong in the kitchen making babies" variety - realize the kevlar protecting their bodies while they traipse all over with their guns and war games was developed by a female scientist.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/stephanie-kwolek-dies-at-90-chemist-created-kevlar-fiber-used-in-bullet-resistant-gear/2014/06/20/9b5b4634-f883-11e3-a606-946fd632f9f1_story.html